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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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Other participants experienced the sounds within the context of their dreams; in one, the question seemed to emanate from a dream radio.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Earlier this month, the Times of India reported an Air India Express pilot experienced a cardiac arrest at Delhi Airport on April 8.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 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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In 2009, after petitioning the court to have her ailing father placed under a conservatorship, Catherine was permitted to visit Peter Falk, who was suffering from dementia.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don't ask for selfies with royals and don't take close‑up photos of them unless you're explicitly permitted.—
Veronica Bravo,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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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Fans in the comment section, which had over 150 comments, mourned the loss of the two restaurants.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Music and cultural figures like director Jim Jarmusch, Kid Congo Powers, and Cold Cave’s Wesley Eisold mourned Foreman’s death on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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So, the ribosome provides a very stringent test of whether engineering out an amino acid can be tolerated by cells.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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It would be dedicated to the heroic patience with which Americans have tolerated billionaires like him for so very long.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Upon arriving in Maryland that Tuesday Crosby, who’d had surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, underwent a physical exam that included a series of imaging tests.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bessant’s journey of personal resilience A breast cancer survivor, Bessant underwent a lumpectomy and radiation treatment at Novant Health.—
Chase Jordan
April 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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