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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
willingly suffered hardships so that their children would have a better life
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as in to grieve
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
the husband suffered deeply at the mere suggestion that he had been unfaithful
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as in to permit
to give permission for or to approve of
contends that the death penalty is something that no civilized society should suffer
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as in to let
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
I will not suffer you to insult me so!
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Recent Examples of suffer
Its handling and steering are merely average, though, and suffers from an overly thick octagonal-like steering wheel that’s awkward to hold.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
She had been stabbed multiple times in the chest, cut on the face and arms, and had suffered force trauma to the back of the head, according to court documents.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin left in the third after suffering a left pinkie subluxation while sliding into first base.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Reaves, along with Doncic, suffered Grade 2 strains on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
She had been stabbed multiple times in the chest, cut on the face and arms, and had suffered force trauma to the back of the head, according to court documents.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin left in the third after suffering a left pinkie subluxation while sliding into first base.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Reaves, along with Doncic, suffered Grade 2 strains on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
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Days before the event, Dallas hired May – fresh off Michigan's national championship run – to lead a franchise undergoing a front‑office overhaul and shifting toward long‑term roster construction.
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The luxury goods market is undergoing a significant structural reset, with sales declining from 2023 to early 2026.
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Following a career in the federal government, Jackson turned to cooking to grieve the death of his brother.
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The story is constructed around a love connection made when candid voicemails sent by a grieving San Francisco prep cook wind up in the ear of the wrong person — a cute guy in Austin.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Burke followed opener Bryan Hudson and permitted one run and five hits in 7 1/3 innings.
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The longtime head coach of Alameda High School baseball says he was suddenly let go after 25 years leading the program, a decision that's now drawing backlash from players, parents, and the community.
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These options let the computer randomly generate numbers for you.
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And in a strange way, Brazil’s early elimination from that tournament 44 years ago has only added to their enduring appeal — with the team more fondly remembered than the country’s victorious sides in 1994 and 2002.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are enduring a disappointing 2026 season, struggling with inconsistency despite high expectations.
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As Hinkley’s family and fiancée mourn the loss of a young man who still had his entire future ahead of him, prosecutors emphasized the scrutiny applied when criminal allegations involve an on-duty law enforcement officer.
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The burning of Notre-Dame reminded humanity how to mourn a tragedy.
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While the artist’s work resonates with audiences around the world, Miami’s deep Caribbean and Latin American cultures, central to the city’s identity, may allow many visitors to connect in a deeper way.
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His conviction was overturned in 2024 when his lawyers argued the first trial was unfair when the court allowed other accusers to testify.
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This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Six years later, an ostensibly secret but broadly tolerated Remonstrant church was established in Delft.
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“Suffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffer. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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