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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
Ross suffered a cut to his right arm that required 20 stitches, as well as a cut to his left hand that required 13 stitches, according to the affidavit, which includes photos of Ross’s bloody limbs.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
He was eventually knocked free of the vehicle, and suffered significant lacerations that required 33 stitches, the official said.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Ukraine's security service said that five rescue workers suffered injuries while responding to the site of ongoing attacks.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Under the embargo — long denounced by many countries, including Mexico — Cubans have suffered economic and energy crises, driving hundreds of thousands of Cubans to migrate, especially to the United States.
—María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Good suffered gunshot wounds to the head, ABC News reported, citing city officials.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Eight students and the Suburban's driver reportedly suffered injuries in the crash that were not life-threatening.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Supporters of the Cougars and Red Raiders have united behind Texas Tech’s official barber, Ivan Ortiz, and his wife, Maddie Ortiz, after Maddie suffered severe injuries in a recent car crash.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Just last week, Jayden Daniels, Luke McCaffrey and Marshon Lattimore all suffered serious injuries in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
He was eventually knocked free of the vehicle, and suffered significant lacerations that required 33 stitches, the official said.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Ukraine's security service said that five rescue workers suffered injuries while responding to the site of ongoing attacks.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Under the embargo — long denounced by many countries, including Mexico — Cubans have suffered economic and energy crises, driving hundreds of thousands of Cubans to migrate, especially to the United States.
—María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Good suffered gunshot wounds to the head, ABC News reported, citing city officials.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Eight students and the Suburban's driver reportedly suffered injuries in the crash that were not life-threatening.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Supporters of the Cougars and Red Raiders have united behind Texas Tech’s official barber, Ivan Ortiz, and his wife, Maddie Ortiz, after Maddie suffered severe injuries in a recent car crash.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Just last week, Jayden Daniels, Luke McCaffrey and Marshon Lattimore all suffered serious injuries in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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Green Bay Wisconsin experienced a large one-year growth.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security announced last fall that its officers have experienced a 1,000% increase in assaults, and a sniper attack on the Dallas ICE field office in September was believed to be motivated by anti-ICE views.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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After Garcia's slaying, his parents, stepdad Raymond Courtemanche and mom Teresa, and their daughters Briana, now 37, and 32-year-old Tearae grieved — and got to work.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fans left notes, flowers, and grieved together.—
Amanda Hari,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Officers are permitted to pursue parallel in the correct direction on the highway.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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That leaves room for about 400 more homes in the area, Brewer said — 236 already permitted, and space for an additional 165 or so that might be developed on vacant land already inside the city’s boundaries.—
Mark Dee
January 27,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Marrus insisted that Troy Canty should be arrested the instant he was allowed to leave the hospital but also that his bail be set at $1,000—an amount this teen would never be able to pay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Again, the intention behind his decision to flip the puck deep and go for a change was impeccable, but there was another option there that might have allowed the Canadiens to possess the puck a bit longer.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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At some point before the end of the season, before that Bills game, Glenn had initial conversations with veteran coach Wink Martindale about the idea of becoming Glenn’s defensive coordinator.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the day Alex Pretti was killed, my block had its own candlelit vigil.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Others mourned the Logan Paul effect.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
23 Jan. 2026
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While the indie film world has mourned her in recent weeks, Rosen will surely be top of mind on Thursday when the 42nd annual Sundance Film Festival kicks off.—
Brooke Blumberg,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Remote learning should no longer be tolerated or normalized as a stand-in for real school.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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While warmer temperatures are tolerated during summer days, cranking the thermostat down to ensure proper sleeping conditions is typically preferred.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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The bird underwent surgery and is recuperating.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pretti provided care and comfort after Fouts underwent surgery to repair a descending aortic aneurysm, a bulge in the artery delivering blood from the heart to the rest of the body.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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