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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
But that figure will certainly plummet in 2025 considering that the Trop is under construction after damage suffered during last year’s Hurricane Milton, and the Rays had to play their home games at 10,000-seat Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring home of the New York Yankees.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Rupert’s mother recently suffered a stroke amid the controversy, says Kathryn.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The Uruguay international suffered two separate concussions and was suspended by the FA for seven games for making a racist comment about Son.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
While the $20 endless shrimp deal made quite a splash with customers, the company suffered millions in operating losses.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Those revenues pay for essential services on reservations, such as healthcare, education and infrastructure, so those services suffered significant setbacks during the pandemic.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Collier suffered an ankle injury in the closing minute of Game 3 of the semifinal series.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Center Cooper Beebe suffered a lateral ankle sprain and foot fracture against the Giants and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
In the ’90s, about 82 percent of women in New York prisons were severely abused as children, and 75 percent suffered serious abuse by a partner.
—John J. Lennon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Rupert’s mother recently suffered a stroke amid the controversy, says Kathryn.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The Uruguay international suffered two separate concussions and was suspended by the FA for seven games for making a racist comment about Son.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
While the $20 endless shrimp deal made quite a splash with customers, the company suffered millions in operating losses.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Those revenues pay for essential services on reservations, such as healthcare, education and infrastructure, so those services suffered significant setbacks during the pandemic.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Collier suffered an ankle injury in the closing minute of Game 3 of the semifinal series.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Center Cooper Beebe suffered a lateral ankle sprain and foot fracture against the Giants and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
In the ’90s, about 82 percent of women in New York prisons were severely abused as children, and 75 percent suffered serious abuse by a partner.
—John J. Lennon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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Ford experienced a number of health scares from a young age.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Temperatures will be a staggering 15 to as much as 30 degrees above average, easily challenging records not experienced in decades, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This very publication grieved its untimely passing.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the investigation into the plane crash continues, the country music world grieved the loss of a musical legend.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Cubans were also permitted for the first time in decades to own their own land, grow food and sell it at markets, setting their own prices within limits.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Cowboys rushed for 117 yards and allowed the one Parsons sack (with no yardage lost) against a ferocious Green Bay front.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Between 2011 and 2022, roughly 380 Kansas drivers had the designation on the front of their license changed, according to Appeals Court Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, who authored the June ruling against Kobach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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In March 2024, Drescher mourned the loss of her father, Morty, at 94.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was mourned as a martyr for free speech and Christian values during a massive memorial service.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Tonight's unanimous vote sends a powerful bipartisan message to those who ignore our laws and imperil our safety—this reckless misconduct will not be tolerated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite this challenge, researchers reported that patients tolerated the procedure well with manageable side effects.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Marte, who underwent double groin surgery ahead of the 2024 season and has since dealt with recurring knee issues, was pleased with his production.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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