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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
One person suffered serious injuries, four others have moderate or minor injuries, according to the fire department.
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Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Fire officials were not able to determine whether the man suffered from a medical condition or what caused his death, according to a statement issued by the department.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
This is one of the most emotionally devastating episodes of the series—the first time fans suffered the loss of a major supporting character.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Jacob Smith, 20, suffered third-degree burns to his face, neck, hands, and shoulders and is now at UC Davis Medical Center for specialized treatment.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 7 June 2026
During The Andy Griffith Show’s third season, McNear suffered a stroke that paralyzed the left side of his body and necessitated a two-year leave from the series.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
During the chaos, a 22-year-old soldier reportedly suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung, though officials said his injuries were not life-threatening.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The Tribune, like many papers, has suffered after corporate buyouts and staff reductions.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
His defense in right field also suffered.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Fire officials were not able to determine whether the man suffered from a medical condition or what caused his death, according to a statement issued by the department.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
This is one of the most emotionally devastating episodes of the series—the first time fans suffered the loss of a major supporting character.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Jacob Smith, 20, suffered third-degree burns to his face, neck, hands, and shoulders and is now at UC Davis Medical Center for specialized treatment.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 7 June 2026
During The Andy Griffith Show’s third season, McNear suffered a stroke that paralyzed the left side of his body and necessitated a two-year leave from the series.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
During the chaos, a 22-year-old soldier reportedly suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung, though officials said his injuries were not life-threatening.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The Tribune, like many papers, has suffered after corporate buyouts and staff reductions.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
His defense in right field also suffered.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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Dow also said the safest way to make it out of a channel is to follow the markers, which experienced mariners know to look for.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The other thing most people miss is the sheer scale of what’s actually being grieved.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 May 2026
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Indigenous men grieved but also fumed when women were attacked.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Detmers permitted only one hit over seven innings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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But if an establishment’s old rectangular signs were small and discreet enough, as most gay bars’ were at the time, then they were permitted to survive the transition.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Then, around 15,000 years ago, during a period of global cooling, the emergence of the Bering Land Bridge allowed elk to cross from eastern Siberia into westernmost Alaska, and eventually, into the rest of its historic North American range.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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However, public fossil collecting at the park is not allowed.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The water, too, was wild—the Allegheny and its tributaries had yet to be dammed, and Flag Swamp was noted as one of the last hideouts for beavers in the state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elections officials still had about 13,000 ballots left to count across all of Yolo County as of Tuesday afternoon.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The tributes and memorials poured in 2009 as he was mourned around the world.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Following the announcement of Ali’s death, he was mourned by people around the world.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The Christian religion was only tolerated in the communist dictatorship, and other religious sects were forbidden.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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McDonald’s team at the University of Pennsylvania found GLP-1 drugs were linked to a 30 percent lower likelihood of a breast cancer diagnosis in more than 111,000 women who underwent breast imaging.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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The midfielder walked off the field by himself after being attended by medical staff, the Danish soccer federation said after the match, and underwent more tests in Odense University Hospital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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