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
Schaefer, an onlooker who had been collecting autographs, suffered a gunshot wound above his right ankle, requiring immediate surgery and physical therapy, his court filings say.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Sentebale was created to help people in Lesotho and Botswana living in poverty and those suffering from HIV and AIDS.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Ariel Atkins is no closer to returning after suffering a leg injury shortly before the All-Star break.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
After suffering a heart attack in 2017, Adriana funded the Spanish translation of the American Heart Association’s website, Go Red for Women.
—Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Sentebale was created to help people in Lesotho and Botswana living in poverty and those suffering from HIV and AIDS.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Ariel Atkins is no closer to returning after suffering a leg injury shortly before the All-Star break.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
After suffering a heart attack in 2017, Adriana funded the Spanish translation of the American Heart Association’s website, Go Red for Women.
—Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffer
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His departure also comes after the agency underwent a series of massive job cuts this year, ushered in by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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The property has since undergone a $40 million renovation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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At the time, Sampson and his family were grieving the recent loss of their beloved dog, Caddie, who inspired another one of his books, Caddie the Golf Dog.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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As dozens of agencies scour the dense forests and mountains that bookend the town, residents are privately grieving the tragedy at a bar that holds a special place in their hearts – and the history of the region.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Then, in May, access was permitted again in two forms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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Smoking, vaping and use of e-cigarettes are not permitted.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Increase your fiber intake gradually: Rather than loading up on fiber all at once, let your body get used to fiber in small amounts.—
Dr. Roshini Raj,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company’s vision: a system that lets drivers take Zoom calls while the vehicle does the driving—that is, once Level 3 vehicle autonomy is reached and cars can reliably drive themselves under certain conditions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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And, like Disney adults, their passion has endured.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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Software stocks have endured some broad selling pressure recently, but Fortinet was an extreme example as the cybersecurity leader dropped by over 20% Thursday.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Goldberg, 69, and the When Harry Met Sally star have mourned and celebrated their late pal more than once.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Hundreds gathered at the Sheikh Radwan cemetery in the Gaza Strip to mourn the five journalists on Monday.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Aug. 2025
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Understanding the physics allowed scientists to develop algorithms that use TEMPO’s data to infer the smoke plume's altitude and map its 3D movement in nearly real time.—
Jun Wang,
Space.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Madison Police Department allows pursuits only in cases where probable cause exists that a violent crime is about to be or has just been committed.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Those that tolerate high temperatures and drought to grow well in the South include Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) and ‘Provence’ French lavender (Lavandula x intermedia).—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels than many other houseplants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Suffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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