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as in experienced
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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as in grieved
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 permitted
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 allowed
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 suffered
The 23-year-old suffered the injury during the second half of our Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
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Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
After the game, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters that Lundkvist suffered a deep facial laceration, and will be evaluated when the team returns to Texas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
About 40 students from Hancock Middle School were on board when their driver, Leah Taylor, 46, suffered an asthma attack shortly after leaving campus, according to The Associated Press.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The octogenarian suffered from Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a degenerative neurological muscular disorder that left her unable to walk.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Along with third-round draft choice and Texas Tech edge rusher Romello Height, who San Francisco chose 70th overall on Friday, Halton joins a 49ers defense that suffered after losing Nick Bosa to a season-ending injury in 2025.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
By the time she was hospitalized in 2020, Pearlene Darby, a retired teacher, had suffered open sores on both legs, both hips, and both heels, as well as a five-inch-long gash on her tailbone.
—Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the left armpit.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
After the game, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters that Lundkvist suffered a deep facial laceration, and will be evaluated when the team returns to Texas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
About 40 students from Hancock Middle School were on board when their driver, Leah Taylor, 46, suffered an asthma attack shortly after leaving campus, according to The Associated Press.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The octogenarian suffered from Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a degenerative neurological muscular disorder that left her unable to walk.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Along with third-round draft choice and Texas Tech edge rusher Romello Height, who San Francisco chose 70th overall on Friday, Halton joins a 49ers defense that suffered after losing Nick Bosa to a season-ending injury in 2025.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
By the time she was hospitalized in 2020, Pearlene Darby, a retired teacher, had suffered open sores on both legs, both hips, and both heels, as well as a five-inch-long gash on her tailbone.
—Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the left armpit.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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São Jorge last experienced a land eruption in 1808.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Schools brought in counselors for the victims’ young classmates and neighbors grieved at a growing memorial.—
Sophie Bates,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The saga unfolded as Carla and Carlotta grieved an unrelated loss.—
Jennifer Cannon,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2009, after petitioning the court to have her ailing father placed under a conservatorship, Catherine was permitted to visit Peter Falk, who was suffering from dementia.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don't ask for selfies with royals and don't take close‑up photos of them unless you're explicitly permitted.—
Veronica Bravo,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Soriano allowed three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and three walks in five innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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If catchers, pitchers, or hitters believed an umpire missed a call, they were suddenly allowed to challenge it.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Lions had 42 varsity players this year, including 22 girls.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The junior right-hander finally had some breathing room.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fans in the comment section, which had over 150 comments, mourned the loss of the two restaurants.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Music and cultural figures like director Jim Jarmusch, Kid Congo Powers, and Cold Cave’s Wesley Eisold mourned Foreman’s death on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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But this type of behavior can't be tolerated.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Employees who may not have tolerated such cuts in the past are now coping with them, according to a January survey from MyPerfectResume.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Upon arriving in Maryland that Tuesday Crosby, who’d had surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, underwent a physical exam that included a series of imaging tests.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bessant’s journey of personal resilience A breast cancer survivor, Bessant underwent a lumpectomy and radiation treatment at Novant Health.—
Chase Jordan
April 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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