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as in undergoes
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 grieves
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 permits
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 tolerates
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 suffers
While there are pockets of downtown that are thriving and local residents say life is improving, Los Angeles’ downtown suffers from an image problem that is weighing on how it is perceived.
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Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
While Lo's son has recovered, Diarra still suffers from malnutrition and needs treatment.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
That experience taught me that who sits in the jury box matters enormously and that when financial hardship determines who can afford to serve, justice suffers.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The modern leader suffers from a lack of continuity.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Bukayo Saka — England/Arsenal Saka suffers a little here from Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach depressing the final third production of all Arsenal’s attackers.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Unlike ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano suffers no historical silence.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Heckart explained that her family qualified for assistance because her husband suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
—Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The outdoor shot suffers similar shortcomings.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
While Lo's son has recovered, Diarra still suffers from malnutrition and needs treatment.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
That experience taught me that who sits in the jury box matters enormously and that when financial hardship determines who can afford to serve, justice suffers.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The modern leader suffers from a lack of continuity.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Bukayo Saka — England/Arsenal Saka suffers a little here from Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach depressing the final third production of all Arsenal’s attackers.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Unlike ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano suffers no historical silence.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Heckart explained that her family qualified for assistance because her husband suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
—Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The outdoor shot suffers similar shortcomings.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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Carbon-14 undergoes radioactive decay over time, and for that reason, it is used to date ancient or prehistoric objects.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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White rice undergoes a refining process that removes the bran and germ.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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As the community grieves yet another catastrophe, Elliott said she’s found comfort in the leadership of Davis, her longtime friend, high school classmate and now sheriff.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Oct. 2025
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The annual hand-wringing around whether New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone should be fired is already under way, but that won’t be decided for weeks as the club’s management takes a breath and grieves the club’s latest playoff exit.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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For the evening, guests, locals, and sometimes, some wrangler performers post-rodeo can enjoy a cocktail and light bites inside and outside, if the weather permits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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That process automatically estimates users’ ages and permits them to chat only with others estimated to be in similar age ranges.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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This plant is extremely resistant to deer browsing and tolerates heavy shade.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Congo accuses Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group operating in its eastern provinces, a charge Rwanda denies, while Rwanda says Congo tolerates militias hostile to its government.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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Per major health agencies, however, there is insufficient evidence that hs-CRP should be routinely performed unless someone experiences symptoms or is at intermediate cardiovascular risk.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Lorcana at Disney There is, however, a special kind of magic when Lorcana experiences meet Disney experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 Dec. 2025
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Shanahan family Skydiving community mourns This region of Missouri, near the Kansas border, is a popular skydiving area, according to Northern Bates County Commissioner John Gray.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Sports world mourns after college football prospect found dead on campus at age 20.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The act allows approved companies to receive refunds for Kentucky sales and use tax on various construction costs or equipment used in development and research.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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Additive manufacturing allows load-bearing structures to follow curved, organic geometries dictated by optimization algorithms rather than the straight ribs and stringers of traditional airframes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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The prediction market Kalshi, which lets people place money on the outcomes of various events including sports games and election outcomes, gave $25,000 to the Donalds campaign’s political committee last year.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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The idea is that eye strain typically sets in after about 20 minutes of screen use, and a 20-foot focus distance lets the eyes relax into a resting state.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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