as in patient
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
the long-suffering parents calmly waited until the tantrum had passed
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as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
you will need infinite long-suffering to put up with that arrogant jerk
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Recent Examples of long-suffering
Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
These payments fall under the heading of the three M’s: what the recipient state do with this largesse, courtesy of the long-suffering American taxpayer.
—Walter E Block, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
But long-suffering American customers have been hit with a wave of price rises over the past few years.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Admittedly, the hordes of foreigners can provoke long-suffering local people.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
Hopefully, the long-suffering tenants of Autumn Ridge will see results long before then.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
These payments fall under the heading of the three M’s: what the recipient state do with this largesse, courtesy of the long-suffering American taxpayer.
—Walter E Block, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
But long-suffering American customers have been hit with a wave of price rises over the past few years.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Admittedly, the hordes of foreigners can provoke long-suffering local people.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-suffering
Adjective
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Be patient and calm, Work zones are not there to inconvenience you.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek has created a map showing which hospitals have the highest patient revenue per capita, after new analysis by a personal injury firm.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All of which mechanically inclined owners can address with time, patience, and some money.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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No matter what, the new anti-romantic comedies do require some patience.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe masculinity still does mean taking care of and protecting your partner, being the breadwinner and remaining stoic all the same.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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During his first postgame press conference at UNC, Bill Belichick maintained the stoic demeanor that became synonymous with his lengthy run with the New England Patriots.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-suffering. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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