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put up with





VERB
bear with
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
not bear not tolerate
























Example Sentences

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"There's nothing we can do about it... We'll just have to put up with it for 10 days," he sighed.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

Regardless, the reappearance of such imperfect candidates each cycle tells a bitter story about what voters will put up with to win.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Nicha Rowson, who lives near the tip with her husband and two children, has had to put up with it for almost two years now.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“I see their staff have to put up with a lot of abuse,” says the 31-year-old, who works in advertising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I put up with Vonetta because we were almost halfway to Madison Square Garden.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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