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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
He was hospitalized and suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, a spokesperson for Giuliani said at the time.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Charlotte pitcher Shane Smith, who started opening day for the Sox, suffered a right rotator cuff strain.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Especially for beleaguered Magic fans, who have suffered through 17 seasons now without seeing their team win a playoff series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
But just two months before the album’s release, Jean suffered a stroke that has massively diminished her ability to play music ever since.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
While one of the caretakers, Sreekuttan, suffered chest injuries from being trampled and died at a nearby hospital, a second caretaker, Amal, sustained injuries and continues to receive medical care.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
And on the Ukraine front, Russian forces suffered a net loss of territory last month for the first time since 2024.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Tommy, of course, must have suffered more than anyone.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
In 2025 Giuliani suffered a fractured vertebra, as well as cuts, bruising and injuries to his left arm and lower leg in a car crash in New Hampshire.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Charlotte pitcher Shane Smith, who started opening day for the Sox, suffered a right rotator cuff strain.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Especially for beleaguered Magic fans, who have suffered through 17 seasons now without seeing their team win a playoff series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
But just two months before the album’s release, Jean suffered a stroke that has massively diminished her ability to play music ever since.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 3 May 2026
While one of the caretakers, Sreekuttan, suffered chest injuries from being trampled and died at a nearby hospital, a second caretaker, Amal, sustained injuries and continues to receive medical care.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
And on the Ukraine front, Russian forces suffered a net loss of territory last month for the first time since 2024.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Tommy, of course, must have suffered more than anyone.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
In 2025 Giuliani suffered a fractured vertebra, as well as cuts, bruising and injuries to his left arm and lower leg in a car crash in New Hampshire.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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The passengers left the ship and entered the United States before the outbreak was identified, said officials, and have not experienced any symptoms.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 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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However, that was the only run Eovaldi permitted over eight impressive innings of work.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Attorneys for the fireworks company lobbied via emails, obtained by The Bee through public records requests, and phone calls to Schroeder and other officials to be permitted to bring them to Esparto.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 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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In the comments, fans mourned the loss of the Texas staple.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shootings of three adults in Baldwin Park last week — two of whom were a married couple, officials said, who were being mourned by their college-age children.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those who don’t conform deserve punishment to show the public that unethical behavior is not tolerated.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy in April, causing the former NBA MVP to miss the first three games of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Kardashian, who attended the Met Gala with ex Pete Davidson that year, underwent a physical transformation just to fit into the relic.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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