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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
Moore said his daughter suffers from mental health and substance abuse issues but said his daughter did not swing back at the officer.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
When Humility is missing, judgment narrows, learning slows, and innovation suffers.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But in fact, what the term refers to is a psychological condition in which a person suffers from feelings of self-doubt or fraudulence.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The project has taken too long, costs too much and suffers from too many management and credibility problems.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The test was designed around us, and suffers from both anthropocentrism (treating humans as the yardstick) and anthropomorphism (projecting human traits onto other animals).
—Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
Niki suffers from ultra-sensitivity to noise, also known as hyperacusis, which derailed his career in music.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Student suffers ongoing mental illness At the time of the filing, CFR continues to suffer from ongoing mental illness, according to the student’s mother.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Erica Ruales worries about her 18-year-old daughter, who suffers from anxiety and is being held at Delaney.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
When Humility is missing, judgment narrows, learning slows, and innovation suffers.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But in fact, what the term refers to is a psychological condition in which a person suffers from feelings of self-doubt or fraudulence.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The project has taken too long, costs too much and suffers from too many management and credibility problems.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The test was designed around us, and suffers from both anthropocentrism (treating humans as the yardstick) and anthropomorphism (projecting human traits onto other animals).
—Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
Niki suffers from ultra-sensitivity to noise, also known as hyperacusis, which derailed his career in music.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Student suffers ongoing mental illness At the time of the filing, CFR continues to suffer from ongoing mental illness, according to the student’s mother.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Erica Ruales worries about her 18-year-old daughter, who suffers from anxiety and is being held at Delaney.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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The Professor, with only her ex-partner’s cat for company, sits in her decaying apartment and grieves the loss of her relationship and her struggle with infertility.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The film follows a woman who grieves the loss of her mother by secretly attending the funerals of strangers.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sylvie and Suzanna lock into a stalemate on the subject until Sylvie finally permits a nun named Sister Claudine to shuttle the girl between Manhattan and Hillcrest.—
Julius Taranto,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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That’s because of an NBA rule that permits a team from not holding a first-round pick in consecutive drafts.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Will its out-of-the-box simplicity—born from a culture that tolerates zero friction—be seen as a competitive edge, or a constraint?—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Podocarpus tolerates heavy pruning and can be shaped to suit your needs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Heat to build back in Maryland experiences a brief break from the heat and humidity on Monday and Tuesday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The issue has become increasingly prominent as North Carolina experiences a boom in data center development and other energy-intensive projects.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Art eventually processes its history—mourns it, rather.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Amid playoff cheering hockey mourns the suicide of Claude Lemieux at 60.—
Greg Cote
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The modernization of the space allows support for more than 500 soldiers, including spaces for male and female guard members, as well as enhancements for the changing needs of the guard’s different units.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Like any other rotating 2-in-1, the Swift Spin has a 360-degree hinge that allows the laptop to rotate among clamshell mode, an A-frame mode, a screen-out/keyboard-down presentation mode, or tablet mode.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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There are no flashy logos or overpowering buckles, giving the bag a restrained quality that lets the unique shape be the star.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Provide a multichannel library that lets your audience choose their own path.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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