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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
A little boy died after suffering an allergic reaction at school, an inquest has heard.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 July 2025
On May 23, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park the 31-year-old two-time All-Star suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle, and has been on the injured list ever since.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
As always, there’s a risk that gas prices could start climbing again if something else goes wrong in the Middle East, US refineries suffer outages or hurricanes season interrupts energy supplies.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Stocks have made an impressive comeback after suffering steep declines in April, after Trump’s sweeping tariff policy pushed the S&P 500 near bear market territory.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 July 2025
On May 23, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park the 31-year-old two-time All-Star suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle, and has been on the injured list ever since.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
As always, there’s a risk that gas prices could start climbing again if something else goes wrong in the Middle East, US refineries suffer outages or hurricanes season interrupts energy supplies.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Stocks have made an impressive comeback after suffering steep declines in April, after Trump’s sweeping tariff policy pushed the S&P 500 near bear market territory.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffer
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The luxury real-estate market is undergoing a seismic shift as climate change and extreme-weather events reshape buyer preferences, investment strategies, and property values.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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Jose Siri was set to undergo an MRI over the weekend to determine whether his fractured left tibia had healed, according to Mendoza.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Dogs, the nation's most-popular pet, were also called challenging to raise and grieve.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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This has led some to publicly chastise the grieving parents for seeking vengeance over justice, a criticism that Kristi addressed in a Facebook post on Thursday, July 3.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Fishing is permitted anywhere on the lake, and popular spots to try to catch something (while not on a boat) include Bear Lake State Park Marina and Cisco Beach on the Utah side of the lake.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Rather than let the tariffs kick in, Trump postponed them again, this time to August 1st.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Taylor was never interested in letting her health hold her back from traveling.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The couple hasn't tied the knot, yet their nearly two-decade relationship has endured more than most marriages.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Beyond the West Coast, Florida’s luxury market also endured a turbulent year.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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The world has mourned the loss of 27 campers and counselors, and 10 girls are still missing, according to the camp.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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The Bruins community is mourning at the passing of one of the great characters in the club’s century-long history, Lyndon Byers, who died on Friday at the age of 61.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2025
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Both events allow players to earn points for the Race to Dubai and FedEx Cup standings.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The Connecticut state legislature paved the way for UConn to opt into the settlement in February, passing a bill that included language allowing student athletes to earn direct compensation from the institution through revenue sharing.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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“Suffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffer. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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