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
Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Wilson and Marc Maron, who plays Pryce’s grumpy, long-suffering best bud (who is dealing with grief of his own), keep up the steady banter of two guys who know each other’s foibles and try to resist the urge to poke them.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Hecht, with whom Johansson had appeared on Broadway in a 2010 production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, would be Eleanor’s long-suffering daughter, while Ejiofor, who as Nina’s father is grieving the loss of his wife, immediately connected to the role.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Kulp’s role as banker Milton Drysdale’s long-suffering secretary, Jane Hathaway, in The Beverly Hillbillies earned her a 1967 Emmy nomination.
—John Russell, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Adjective
And oh, did the long-suffering Knicks’ supporters revel in the victory.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Wilson and Marc Maron, who plays Pryce’s grumpy, long-suffering best bud (who is dealing with grief of his own), keep up the steady banter of two guys who know each other’s foibles and try to resist the urge to poke them.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Hecht, with whom Johansson had appeared on Broadway in a 2010 production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, would be Eleanor’s long-suffering daughter, while Ejiofor, who as Nina’s father is grieving the loss of his wife, immediately connected to the role.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Kulp’s role as banker Milton Drysdale’s long-suffering secretary, Jane Hathaway, in The Beverly Hillbillies earned her a 1967 Emmy nomination.
—John Russell, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-suffering
Adjective
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That arguably gives the FOMC the opportunity to be patient.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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To be patient but not to be greedy, Lilian thought now, studying Maureen’s pale eyelids.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
Noun
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This can take time and patience, especially in rush hour, with luggage in tow.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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These organizations typically feature mentorship programs, clear communication channels and patience for the learning curve that comes with professional development.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The stoic Eleanor McCallister has crossed paths with Harry Vanderspeigle a few times over, but never has their reunion been so revealing and emotional.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
21 June 2025
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Considering the stress of losing – the Braves lead the majors in one-run losses – the stoic manager might be ready to hang up his uniform.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The scale asks whether a respondent tends to prefer children who are obedient, well behaved and well mannered or children who are independent, creative and considerate.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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Those who tend to favor obedient children are scored as having more authoritarian views.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-suffering. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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