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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
Degrees lose credibility, and the CSU’s reputation in the job market suffers, especially in Southern California where employers have many alternatives.
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Andrea Mays, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Several others were wounded and taken for treatment in Rahad, which suffers severe medical supplies shortages, like many areas in the Kordofan region, the statement said.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
But anyone who suffers an ACL injury should see a doctor and review the severity of their injury, potential risks, and treatment options, Petrosini says.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Specifically, Goldstein’s father suffers from Parkinson’s disease, which served as inspiration for Paul, who is also diagnosed with the illness.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
When immigrants withdraw from public spaces, everyone suffers.
—Aubrey Jackson Soller, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Davis, who also suffers from multiple sclerosis, founded her nonprofit in 1993 and has since raised nearly $58 million for research.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
My wife suffers from major depression.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Everyone suffers from the degradation of public services.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Andrea Mays, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Several others were wounded and taken for treatment in Rahad, which suffers severe medical supplies shortages, like many areas in the Kordofan region, the statement said.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
But anyone who suffers an ACL injury should see a doctor and review the severity of their injury, potential risks, and treatment options, Petrosini says.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Specifically, Goldstein’s father suffers from Parkinson’s disease, which served as inspiration for Paul, who is also diagnosed with the illness.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
When immigrants withdraw from public spaces, everyone suffers.
—Aubrey Jackson Soller, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Davis, who also suffers from multiple sclerosis, founded her nonprofit in 1993 and has since raised nearly $58 million for research.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
My wife suffers from major depression.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Everyone suffers from the degradation of public services.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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In the iconic teen movie, Rachael Leigh Cook plays a nerdy girl who, in one scene, undergoes a makeover and rocks a red spaghetti strap minidress with a brown bob.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Lake County Health Department will seek approval Tuesday from the Lake County Council to adjust employee salaries, within budget, as the department undergoes a reorganization.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 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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Taking the exam in one’s native language permits the driver to be knowledgeable about the rules of the road while mastering English proficiency, as many immigrants do.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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This is due to the Interior Department’s recent decision to revoke American Prairie’s bison grazing permits on seven BLM parcels in Phillips County.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Temperature and Humidity Nelliet™ Holly tolerates the heat and humidity of Southern summers, yet are winter hardy to Zone 6, providing a broad growing region.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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In addition to its intermittent interactions with the jet stream, the vortex sometimes experiences sudden warming events that weaken or stop its flow and also send outbreaks of Arctic air southward.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additional Firefall Viewing Tips and Tricks Yosemite Valley typically experiences temperature highs in the 50s and lows just below freezing in February, but weather can be variable throughout the park.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Outside,
7 Feb. 2026
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As Hollywood mourns the loss of Catherine O’Hara, one of her Canadian comrades is paying tribute.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
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Our union mourns his loss and our thoughts are with his family, his union, and his community.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guzmán López's attorney said the plea deal allows his client to avoid an automatic life sentence, according to The Associated Press.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pruning also lets in more light and improves air circulation.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lyft is introducing a feature that lets teenagers to use the rideshare app and addresses obstacles keeping Gen Alpha from getting out into the real world.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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