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put up with





VERB
bear with
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
not bear not tolerate
























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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

“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

It’s not the hassles and aggravation that most people put up with.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 15, 2026

But she added: "Well, we understand that this is probably a necessity, so we put up with it."

From Barron's Mar. 11, 2026

Sorry, but I couldn’t put up with a contraption like that rattling around here all day.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt




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