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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
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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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Hours before Wednesday's game against the Halifax Macs, the Nova Scotia U-18 Major Hockey League announced on X that Marchand and Andrew Bodnarchuk will cover for the grieving father as guest coaches.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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That line belongs to Triss Merigold, who is shocked when Yennefer pulls a small jade statue out of her decolletage and transforms it back into Francesca Findabair, the elven queen still grieving the loss of both her husband and her infant heir.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 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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Channeling the Queen of Pop, Clarkson, 43, mimics the character’s seductive delivery before letting her signature belt soar on the tune’s top notes.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Winnipeg beat him early and often, and Knight let in some uncharacteristic soft goals, like Mark Scheifele’s unscreened shot in the second period and Josh Morrissey’s point shot midway through the third (on which Toews got the secondary assist).—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 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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Following the news of his death, which was shared on his Instagram page, several drummers mourned DeJohnette in the comment section.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Signs of mourning in felines are similar to those of humans, including spending more time alone, moving slowly, feeling depressed, and experiencing a decrease in appetite and playfulness.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But if he’s not allowed to do the most important job of an AD, how does that impact everything else?—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 32-year-old was pulled after 116 pitches and allowing two baserunners.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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