as in distress
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1
as in experiencing
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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2
as in grieving
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
the husband suffered deeply at the mere suggestion that he had been unfaithful
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3
as in permitting
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 letting
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 suffering
Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Charlie Kirk spoke out, not to END their suffering but IN FAVOR of it.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Both men started suffering their medical emergencies near the marathon's finish line at West Washington Street and North West Street, according to the coroner's office.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
While Zwerner’s pain and suffering have taken center stage in this trial, the upcoming criminal trial would be more likely to touch on what action Parker failed to take, given her duty to protect children, Brown said.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Charlie Kirk spoke out, not to END their suffering but IN FAVOR of it.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
A lot of brands are suffering and going out of business because of all the turmoil.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Both men started suffering their medical emergencies near the marathon's finish line at West Washington Street and North West Street, according to the coroner's office.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffering
Noun
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Certain symptoms that signaled addictive food behavior were also more common among women, like inability to decrease intake, greater cravings and distress about their consumption.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Nov. 2025
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Roughly half of all low-income countries are in or near debt distress, which can significantly exacerbate food insecurity.—
ARIF HUSAIN,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Recently, Japanese walking, a version of high intensity interval walking, has become a favorite among wellness seekers looking to amp up their walks without experiencing the impact of running.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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If your baby is experiencing any symptoms, call their pediatrician as soon as possible and seek treatment.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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One skipped school day exposes the fractures of a family grieving in silence and the contradictions of love that shape her girlhood.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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City officials are completing permitting and logistical details with San Diego Gas & Electric to install 750 to 800 charging portals at 59 locations — 20 library branches and 39 pools or recreation centers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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The filing comes days after Spotify was accused in another class action lawsuit of permitting massive amounts of streaming fraud on its platform, which siphons royalties from artists whose numbers aren’t artificially inflated.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Instead of letting that hold her back, Valancy chooses to be open about her feelings instead.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead of doing multiple loads at once and letting clean clothes pile up, focus on one load at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Mamdani's win was seen as an upset to the establishment, since the 67-year-old Cuomo is the son of a three-time New York governor and held the position himself for a decade beginning in 2011.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Boise State fans could have been upset when they were upset at home by Fresno State as their season continued to slide away from them.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And that's appropriate; coziness and sorrow are not mutually exclusive.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Teams and players in the sport expressed sorrow about the news.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But 2025 is undergoing a reckoning.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Adebayo missed his third straight game on Monday and Herro has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery in September.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffering. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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