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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
Courteney Cox's Gale Weathers, now a reporter for NY's Channel 7, also suffers from nerve damage in her hand caused by the Ghostface attack in her Manhattan apartment in the previous film.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
At the center is Kimberly, who is turning 16, but suffers from an affliction that ages her body at four to five times the pace of a normal human.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
As Kentucky suffers another severe influenza season, health officials are hoping positive discussions surrounding vaccines could help prevent further spread.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Baylen Dupree, the eponymous star of TLC’s Baylen Out Loud, the biggest freshman cable hit last year, is a young woman who suffers from Tourette syndrome.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The fallout from a Tourette syndrome advocate blurting the N-word during a presentation by two Black actors at a British entertainment awards ceremony should generate more compassion — for both sides, said New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who suffers from the condition.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, though lightly charming, suffers from being a hodgepodge of familiar scenes from the film rather than a narrative tableau that can stand on its own.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Nick has battled substance abuse since adolescence and reportedly suffers from schizoaffective disorder, which resulted in a mental health conservatorship for over a year, ending in 2021.
—New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Some plants go into winter dormancy, in which new growth stops and appearance suffers—and then there are plants that are really on their way out due to issues like underwatering, overwatering, or lack of light.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
At the center is Kimberly, who is turning 16, but suffers from an affliction that ages her body at four to five times the pace of a normal human.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
As Kentucky suffers another severe influenza season, health officials are hoping positive discussions surrounding vaccines could help prevent further spread.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Baylen Dupree, the eponymous star of TLC’s Baylen Out Loud, the biggest freshman cable hit last year, is a young woman who suffers from Tourette syndrome.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The fallout from a Tourette syndrome advocate blurting the N-word during a presentation by two Black actors at a British entertainment awards ceremony should generate more compassion — for both sides, said New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who suffers from the condition.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, though lightly charming, suffers from being a hodgepodge of familiar scenes from the film rather than a narrative tableau that can stand on its own.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Nick has battled substance abuse since adolescence and reportedly suffers from schizoaffective disorder, which resulted in a mental health conservatorship for over a year, ending in 2021.
—New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Some plants go into winter dormancy, in which new growth stops and appearance suffers—and then there are plants that are really on their way out due to issues like underwatering, overwatering, or lack of light.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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This temporary form of hair shedding is called telogen effluvium and can happen any time the body undergoes significant physiological or psychological strain.—
Julia Sullivan,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The hotel’s announcement on March 5 notes that the Chalet will serve as the heart of hotel operations while the main manor undergoes repair, and that access to the hotel spa, The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, will be temporarily located on the Chalet’s upper level.—
Savana Dunning,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the Sugar Bowl Academy grieves following Tuesday's deadly avalanche north of California's Lake Tahoe, the news is also hitting people hard in the Bay Area's Marin County.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Valerie Krystine Muniz, who identified herself on social media as Addi’s aunt and the sister of her father, urged people to stop speculating as the family grieves.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kazakh-resistance framing positions it as memorial, but memorial to what an authoritarian nation permits to be named.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The decree also permits a father to punish their child for, among another things, failing to pray.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Grown as an annual in most climates or a perennial in warmer locales, dusty miller prefers full sun, tolerates drought, and is resistant to most pests.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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This cedar tolerates hot and humid Southern summers and is drought tolerant once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the person who experiences obstructive sleep apnea, romantic partners are affected, too.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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After someone experiences a significant trauma to their body—such as a high-speed ski crash that fractures their leg—the surrounding muscles can rapidly bleed and swell.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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James Van Der Beek's widow is speaking out as Hollywood mourns another loss.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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As the Grey’s Anatomy family mourns the death of Eric Dane, Katherine Heigl has paid tribute to the late actor in a statement.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Kentucky Derby will be run in eight weeks, which allows plenty of time for considerable changes in the field.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the state now publishes legislative data through a public application programming interface — essentially the tool that lets apps talk to each other.—
Matt Wing,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The multi-view experience lets viewers watch up to four ESPN games simultaneously, baseball or otherwise.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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