1
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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2
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
John suffered a shoulder injury and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
From The Associated Press to ESPN, and countless talking heads, both the ACC and Big 12 continue to suffer from a serious media problem that has them both just barely ahead of the Group of Five.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
The Heat’s challenge will not only be sustaining this type of pace for a full season, but also making sure its defense doesn’t suffer because of it.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Hla Tin has five children, and the youngest two are both suffering from malnutrition.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
From The Associated Press to ESPN, and countless talking heads, both the ACC and Big 12 continue to suffer from a serious media problem that has them both just barely ahead of the Group of Five.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
The Heat’s challenge will not only be sustaining this type of pace for a full season, but also making sure its defense doesn’t suffer because of it.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Hla Tin has five children, and the youngest two are both suffering from malnutrition.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffer
Verb
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When puberty hits, nipples undergo distinct changes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Nov. 2025
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With Sam Leavitt forced to undergo season-ending foot surgery, Arizona State’s journeyman backup quarterback Jeff Sims enjoyed quite a redemptive moment Saturday.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Among those grieving is Karen Taylor Bass.—
Karen Taylor Bass,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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He’s not permitted to possess firearms, explosive devices, pyrotechnics, lasers or flashlights.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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These elements might’ve felt like less of a stretch if the director’s screenplay permitted more flight into fantasy.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Roosevelt let newspaper editorials hash out the pros and cons of the voyage before making an official announcement, and the leak represented the first time congressmen (and the public) heard about the fleet’s plans to circumnavigate the globe.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Allow the sanitizing solution to sit for a few minutes before letting the cutting board air dry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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An enduring lover of power suits (and on a current high-fashion streak), Markle opted for a sleek black Armani suit at a recent event for Project Healthy Minds in New York, walking the carpet with her husband Prince Harry.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Flying the American flag at half-staff is symbolic of a nation in mourning.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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In mourning his loss, fans and peers alike remember a visionary artist whose art captured the soul of the South.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Bills' run-heavy offense -- which has piled up a league-high 1,292 yards in just eight games -- should dominate this one and allow Buffalo to not only win, but cover the substantial spread.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, Spain’s real estate landscape as a whole is evolving, especially with the end of the country’s golden visa program, which for years allowed foreigners to gain residency by investing in property.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some cold-hardy plants tolerate a few light frosts, while other crops survive short periods of freezing weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Eating before or with your coffee can help your stomach tolerate coffee's acidity.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Suffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffer. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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