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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
Once your feet start hurting, everything else suffers.
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Operator suffers medical emergency The crane operator had a medical emergency while working at a site across from JPS Hospital and became stranded 220 feet above Fort Worth.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 8 May 2026
When people are afraid to call 911, seek medical care, report crimes or take their children to school, public safety suffers for everyone.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
His primary issues are the ways in which the field of medicine suffers as a result and what resources are poorly distributed when cosmetic surgery is prioritized within a society.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Though Lord of the Flies surely suffers from some of the bloat endemic to streaming, even its excesses come in the name of emotional potency.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Oliver suffers from face blindness, which leads him to take an unconventional approach to connecting with his patients.
—Sara Donnellan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Rodriguez’s attorneys allege that the suspect suffers from schizophrenia, according to The Seattle Times, The Daily Herald and KOMO News.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Florida’s large Hispanic population suffers from disparities, too.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Operator suffers medical emergency The crane operator had a medical emergency while working at a site across from JPS Hospital and became stranded 220 feet above Fort Worth.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 8 May 2026
When people are afraid to call 911, seek medical care, report crimes or take their children to school, public safety suffers for everyone.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
His primary issues are the ways in which the field of medicine suffers as a result and what resources are poorly distributed when cosmetic surgery is prioritized within a society.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Though Lord of the Flies surely suffers from some of the bloat endemic to streaming, even its excesses come in the name of emotional potency.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Oliver suffers from face blindness, which leads him to take an unconventional approach to connecting with his patients.
—Sara Donnellan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Rodriguez’s attorneys allege that the suspect suffers from schizophrenia, according to The Seattle Times, The Daily Herald and KOMO News.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Florida’s large Hispanic population suffers from disparities, too.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 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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The Dewberry partners with bespoke chartering club Barton & Gray, so when weather permits, hotel guests can reserve an outing aboard a classic Hinckley Talaria boat, fully captained for custom, catered excursions to remote beaches and intercoastal waterways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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New York is barred from altering state maps by its constitution, which only permits the Independent Redistricting Commission authority over redistricting.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
4 May 2026
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Catmint is a tough plant that tolerates many different conditions as long as the soil is well-draining.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Community mourns teen who never returned home Celeste’s family has largely stayed out of public view since her body was discovered.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Community mourns loss of teen A vigil was held at the park Monday night to remember the teen who was a student at Eagle Academy, just down the street.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This spring, Minnesota state lawmakers are considering legislation (SF 3769/HF 3609) to further enforce compliance with the 340B program, which allows qualifying medical facilities to buy medications from pharmaceutical companies at a discount.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Dare Market app allows people to challenge one another to complete dares for prizes or money, but discourages users from breaking any laws, Perfito said.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Texas property owners dealing with squatters got a faster legal path under Senate Bill 1333, which lets owners file an affidavit with the sheriff to have trespassers removed without going through full eviction proceedings, as outlined in the law that took effect in September 2025.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The structure lets the AI know that this is a credible book on this particular topic.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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