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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
While there are pockets of downtown that are thriving and local residents say life is improving, Los Angeles’ downtown suffers from an image problem that is weighing on how it is perceived.
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Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
While Lo's son has recovered, Diarra still suffers from malnutrition and needs treatment.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
That experience taught me that who sits in the jury box matters enormously and that when financial hardship determines who can afford to serve, justice suffers.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The modern leader suffers from a lack of continuity.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Bukayo Saka — England/Arsenal Saka suffers a little here from Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach depressing the final third production of all Arsenal’s attackers.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Unlike ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano suffers no historical silence.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Heckart explained that her family qualified for assistance because her husband suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
—Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The outdoor shot suffers similar shortcomings.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
While Lo's son has recovered, Diarra still suffers from malnutrition and needs treatment.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
That experience taught me that who sits in the jury box matters enormously and that when financial hardship determines who can afford to serve, justice suffers.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The modern leader suffers from a lack of continuity.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Bukayo Saka — England/Arsenal Saka suffers a little here from Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach depressing the final third production of all Arsenal’s attackers.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Unlike ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano suffers no historical silence.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Heckart explained that her family qualified for assistance because her husband suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
—Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The outdoor shot suffers similar shortcomings.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 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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For the evening, guests, locals, and sometimes, some wrangler performers post-rodeo can enjoy a cocktail and light bites inside and outside, if the weather permits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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That process automatically estimates users’ ages and permits them to chat only with others estimated to be in similar age ranges.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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My favorite artists detailed and singular in its voice, therefore it can’t be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Therefore, it can't be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Federal investigators have begun examining the wreckage of a skydiving plane in western Missouri that crashed and killed all 12 people aboard, as the skydiving community mourns the loss of several of its members.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Shanahan family Skydiving community mourns This region of Missouri, near the Kansas border, is a popular skydiving area, according to Northern Bates County Commissioner John Gray.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The Rule of 55 and 72(t) allows some Americans early access to their retrement funds, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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This allows manufacturers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into current production lines while preserving existing infrastructure investments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The prediction market Kalshi, which lets people place money on the outcomes of various events including sports games and election outcomes, gave $25,000 to the Donalds campaign’s political committee last year.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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The idea is that eye strain typically sets in after about 20 minutes of screen use, and a 20-foot focus distance lets the eyes relax into a resting state.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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