as in endurable
capable of being endured
the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
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Recent Examples of bearable
Some of Chloe’s best friends helped make Christmas bearable.
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Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Earning 3 points per dollar on gas and EV charging also makes current fuel prices feel a little more bearable, while the same elevated rewards rate brings Airbnb and Vrbo purchases on par with hotel stays and other traditional housing.
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Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Hair removal on sensitive areas like the upper lip, chin, or brows can be uncomfortable, but using the best tweezers for facial hair can make the experience a lot more bearable.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
To this day, a trip to Eddie’s remains an unofficial tradition that somehow makes Louisiana heat feel a little more bearable.
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bearable
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Earning 3 points per dollar on gas and EV charging also makes current fuel prices feel a little more bearable, while the same elevated rewards rate brings Airbnb and Vrbo purchases on par with hotel stays and other traditional housing.
—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Hair removal on sensitive areas like the upper lip, chin, or brows can be uncomfortable, but using the best tweezers for facial hair can make the experience a lot more bearable.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
To this day, a trip to Eddie’s remains an unofficial tradition that somehow makes Louisiana heat feel a little more bearable.
—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bearable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearable
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The former, which would prohibit defense contractors from using Claude in their government workflows, was annoying for Anthropic, but endurable.
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Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.
Adjective
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The charging-time penalty the new method imposes could be less than three seconds per session—a pretty tolerable penalty for a potential gain of two or three extra years of useful battery life.
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Siegel points out that the lower 4 mg retatrutide dose yielded a 19 percent body weight reduction, with a significantly lower rate of discontinuation, suggesting this may be a more tolerable option for many.
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“Bearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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