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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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The Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations.—
Scott Turick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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On loan from the Bayeux Museum in Normandy while that museum undergoes renovations, the Bayeux Tapestry will be on view at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 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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Agapanthus hails from sunny Southern Africa and tolerates full sun to partial sun conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 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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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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The family behind Jimboy’s Tacos mourns its president.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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And a family mourns the loss of their ancestral home in southern Lebanon, when their whole village was levelled by Israel during the conflict.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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For instance, as my soft secondaries and the receivers who’ll benefit most from them in fantasy football article detailed, this system grades a defensive back who allows a low yards per attempt (YPA) total but a high PPR fantasy points per game (FPPG) total as a favorable matchup.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Going for a slightly longer take on a bob that hits below the chin (and perhaps even grazes toward your shoulders) allows all the polish and charm of a bob, while letting natural texture give a breezy, airy look that requires minimal work.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 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
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“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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