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
Global streamers are still increasing their spend, with licensing growing more strongly than original content spend and originals suffering in this pullback initiative by streamers.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The Madison tells the story of the Clyburns, a family that makes the move from Manhattan to Montana after suffering a profound tragedy.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
When students aren’t emotionally ready to learn, everything else suffers.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Two people were found injured with at least one suffering gunshot wounds.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The Madison tells the story of the Clyburns, a family that makes the move from Manhattan to Montana after suffering a profound tragedy.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
When students aren’t emotionally ready to learn, everything else suffers.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Two people were found injured with at least one suffering gunshot wounds.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffer
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The Cybercabs are supposed to power Tesla’s Robotaxi service, which is currently undergoing limited testing in Austin.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After undergoing treatment for nearly one year, his calcium and vitamin D levels returned to normal.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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In moments of crisis—when communities are grieving, divided, or searching for ways to care for one another—nonprofits stand on the front lines, holding our social fabric together through connection, healing, and support.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For the cover of the February 9, 2026, issue, the artist Till Lauer evokes the recent killings of civilians by ICE agents in Minneapolis, where thousands have gathered in the streets to protest and grieve.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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And the patchwork of regulated markets across 40 states that allow medical sales and 25 that permit recreational sales will still be in conflict with federal law.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The motion alleges that the court made a mistake in admitting a statement made by Herrera to law enforcement officers during the investigation and allowing certain evidence to be permitted, according to court documents.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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But Roger always just let people in.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Choose one issue each week that others may have let linger and take ownership of bringing it to resolution.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, the system pushed towards Virginia, with the forecast calling for a foot of snow or more to be dumped on parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, while New England endured double-digit subzero temperatures.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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California has endured three severe droughts in the past 19 years — from 2007 to 2009; 2012 to 2016; and 2020 to 2022 — all of which involved water restrictions for millions of residents and businesses in cities and cutbacks to farmers.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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By evening, hundreds were there for a vigil to mourn the death and urge the public to resist immigration enforcers.—
Tim Sullivan,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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And as the university mourns Ward’s death, Self helped to put the win in perspective.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Very cold air already in place will allow snow to accumulate quickly across the region, sticking to roads, bridges and untreated surfaces with little melting.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Revolutionary Guard holds vast business interest across Iran, and sanctions could allow its assets in Europe to be seized.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Phase 1 human clinical trials showed it was well tolerated, and Bakshi says early results in Phase 2, which is focused on both safety and efficacy, are promising.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bovino’s departure seemed an admission that Minnesotans aren’t the only Americans who won’t tolerate more deaths at the hands of federal agents.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Suffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffer. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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