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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
Their rising star guard suffered a season-ending injury in November.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Pressed to provide a single minute of footage that exonerates his deputies or his own leadership during the two weeks Mitchell suffered in a cell just downstairs from his office, Smith offers a rare blink.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
However, Virginia’s effort suffered a legal setback when a federal court at least temporarily blocked enforcement of its law last week, siding with a First Amendment challenge brought by a trade group representing major social media companies.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a setback when his conservatives lost a regional election to the Greens, a stinging blow for the unpopular German leader compounded by a jump in support for the far right.
—Michael Nienaber, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Since then, our state has suffered a billion-dollar-per-year revenue reduction.
—Bob Marshall, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
The City of Minneapolis released data last month saying businesses and restaurants have suffered in total across the city, $81 million from Operation Metro Surge.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In Week 2 last season, Mack suffered a dislocated elbow that kept him out until Week 7.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Public relations guru George Regan and his wife Elizabeth had just returned from the Super Bowl when George suffered a medical crisis.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Pressed to provide a single minute of footage that exonerates his deputies or his own leadership during the two weeks Mitchell suffered in a cell just downstairs from his office, Smith offers a rare blink.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
However, Virginia’s effort suffered a legal setback when a federal court at least temporarily blocked enforcement of its law last week, siding with a First Amendment challenge brought by a trade group representing major social media companies.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a setback when his conservatives lost a regional election to the Greens, a stinging blow for the unpopular German leader compounded by a jump in support for the far right.
—Michael Nienaber, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Since then, our state has suffered a billion-dollar-per-year revenue reduction.
—Bob Marshall, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
The City of Minneapolis released data last month saying businesses and restaurants have suffered in total across the city, $81 million from Operation Metro Surge.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In Week 2 last season, Mack suffered a dislocated elbow that kept him out until Week 7.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Public relations guru George Regan and his wife Elizabeth had just returned from the Super Bowl when George suffered a medical crisis.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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The Pentagon released periscope video of the attack showing a ship that experienced a massive explosion to its stern, as well as what appeared to be still frames showing the ship sinking beneath the waves.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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One day earlier, the Gone Girl actress experienced a wardrobe malfunction while attending the Christian Dior show.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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But anyone who has ever grieved knows there will be no closure for these families; there will be only an opening, a void where someone was and now isn’t.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chung adds that her decision to preserve MisTricks in this way has been a source of comfort as she's grieved the death of her pup.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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But New York’s Court of Appeals tossed the guilty verdicts in April 2024, finding that the trial court judge, James Burke, shouldn’t have permitted three women to testify about rape and abuse allegations that weren’t tied to the charges.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the number of people living in RVs dropped nearly 20% from the previous quarter, from 529 to 435, 259 of which were permitted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ryan jumped out to a 17-2 lead across the first six minutes of game time and never allowed Walnut Grove to get closer than within nine points the rest of the way.—
John Fields,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Shagwendola Jerna Crawford Macomb County Prosecutor's Office Prosecutors say that the victim allowed Crawford to move in with him in 2018.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Smart had 10 points, four steals and three blocks.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement But Democrats haven’t had a candidate with crossover appeal like Talarico in a while.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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And, crucially, if they are shot down, they are not mourned by the public.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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After 40 years, the bloom might be off the Austin event's rose, at least for those who have participated in the global festival and conference — or even just tolerated it — for decades.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Finally, colleges and universities must ensure their culture communicates that parents aren’t just tolerated but welcomed and celebrated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Doctors discovered cancerous masses during the procedure, and DeCarlo underwent treatment until he was hospitalized from November through December after another brain bleed.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The complex underwent a major renovation in 2019.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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