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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
And if someone in your household suffers from allergies, such as dust mites, pollen, or mold spores, it’s recommended to have air ducts cleaned more regularly.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
The economic state of the oil industry In terms of incentives, the oil industry currently suffers from a massive supply glut.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
One woman, a 78-year-old who suffers from dementia, met Sylvain through a neighbor at her apartment complex in Deerfield Beach, according to a probable cause affidavit in one of the five cases filed against Sylvain in December.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The project was inspired by her grandmother, who suffers from mobility issues and was wheelchair-bound.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
Aliases limit exposure when a company suffers a data breach and make phishing easier to spot.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
But what happens when someone doesn't have enough time to react to a situation happening in the moment and, reportedly, suffers life-threatening injuries?
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Catt’s childhood, clouded by her troubled younger sister, Carla, who suffers from something like undiagnosed autism, is not a happy one.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Economically, the country suffers as inflation soars.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
The economic state of the oil industry In terms of incentives, the oil industry currently suffers from a massive supply glut.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
One woman, a 78-year-old who suffers from dementia, met Sylvain through a neighbor at her apartment complex in Deerfield Beach, according to a probable cause affidavit in one of the five cases filed against Sylvain in December.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The project was inspired by her grandmother, who suffers from mobility issues and was wheelchair-bound.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
Aliases limit exposure when a company suffers a data breach and make phishing easier to spot.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
But what happens when someone doesn't have enough time to react to a situation happening in the moment and, reportedly, suffers life-threatening injuries?
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Catt’s childhood, clouded by her troubled younger sister, Carla, who suffers from something like undiagnosed autism, is not a happy one.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Economically, the country suffers as inflation soars.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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When dietary fiber undergoes the process of fermentation in the gut, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are produced.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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The auto-shutoff is just one safeguard against overheating; each blanket undergoes vetting with 74 safety checks to prevent potential fire hazards and ensure its durability.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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In an emotional video posted Thursday, Kim thanked supporters for their prayers and asked for privacy as his family grieves.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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Neytiri grieves the loss of her home and her tribe and resents Jake for it.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2025
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By February of the following year, single-family home construction permits in the overall metro increased by 179%.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Vietnam War-era measure permits a president to launch military action in an emergency and then notify Congress within 48 hours.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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That setback forced a recalibration of priorities and reinforced the consequences of divided focus within a profession that tolerates little margin for error.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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This slow-growing shrub tolerates shearing well; it can be sculpted into formal shapes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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Check the exhibits and experiences page for details.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Following his breakthrough performances in film and television, Rapaport experiences some tough times in his personal life.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The fashion world mourns another great name.—
Francesco Martino,
Glamour,
19 Jan. 2026
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Family mourns relatives Three members of the same family — 72-year-old Mohamed Hamouda, his 15-year-old granddaughter and his daughter-in-law — were killed when 26-foot wall collapsed onto their tent in a coastal area along the Mediterranean shore of Gaza City, Shifa Hospital said.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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This capability allows users to capture ultra-high-resolution video while preserving fine detail.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The former allows the player to set beats-per-minute, beats per bar, select different rhythms and whether a sound beeps and/or the device vibrates to the beat.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl hosts the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers, and its free FanFest lets fans experience interactive activities such as punting, passing and kicking.—
Mary Caldwell,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Google is offering paid Pro and Ultra subscribers access to technology that lets users ask natural-language questions directly in the Gmail search bar.—
Julia Doyle,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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