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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
However, Shwaiki concluded she’s been exposed to both secondhand smoke and environmental pollution and suffers from chronic bronchitis.
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John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Was this simply a sinkhole in a cemetery dating to 1854 that is in an area with underground springs, suffers from an aging drainage system and is riddled with woodchuck tunnels?
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Durden is the Narrator’s alter ego, as Norton’s character suffers from severe, chronic insomnia, which triggers his dissociative identity disorder, bringing out Durden.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In the workplace, shame can look like risk avoidance, disengagement or even overworking to the point where the work suffers.
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Dr. Erika Rasure,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Improve Drainage When a lawn suffers from poor drainage, the soil becomes soggy.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
Access to culturally responsive care suffers as a result.
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Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
And all your own best privacy and security practices can’t prevent exposure of your personal details when a security mishap at some random company halfway around the world suffers a data breach.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
But moral injury, formidable as the idea is, doesn’t apply to Odysseus, who suffers from neither shame nor guilt.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Was this simply a sinkhole in a cemetery dating to 1854 that is in an area with underground springs, suffers from an aging drainage system and is riddled with woodchuck tunnels?
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Durden is the Narrator’s alter ego, as Norton’s character suffers from severe, chronic insomnia, which triggers his dissociative identity disorder, bringing out Durden.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In the workplace, shame can look like risk avoidance, disengagement or even overworking to the point where the work suffers.
—
Dr. Erika Rasure,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Improve Drainage When a lawn suffers from poor drainage, the soil becomes soggy.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
Access to culturally responsive care suffers as a result.
—
Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
And all your own best privacy and security practices can’t prevent exposure of your personal details when a security mishap at some random company halfway around the world suffers a data breach.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
But moral injury, formidable as the idea is, doesn’t apply to Odysseus, who suffers from neither shame nor guilt.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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Why Astronomers Are Watching So Closely T Coronae Borealis is a recurrent nova — a rare stellar event in which a white dwarf undergoes a powerful thermonuclear eruption on its surface.
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How Heat Actually Works In The Body During a sauna session, heart rate climbs to 100 to 150 beats per minute and the cardiovascular system undergoes thermoregulatory conditioning that resembles moderate aerobic exercise without the mechanical load.
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Each person grieves differently.
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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.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Native to the Southeast and hardy in USDA Zones 7-11, Southern wax myrtle tolerates salt, wind, and wet soils providing an excellent option for coastal gardens.
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
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Situated near the Blue Mountains, Spring Valley experiences cooler temperatures than many nearby vineyards, often beginning harvest one to two weeks later than wineries just a few miles away.
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The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season.
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The passage echoes Whitehead’s response to 9/11, as Carney mourns the neighborhood that the Twin Towers would supplant.
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Civil rights advocates liken Kohen Wiley’s death to other Black lives lost after minor accusations, as experts question firing into moving cars and investigators review footage while his family mourns.
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Its unusual structure was first identified by a citizen scientist participating in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory, which allows volunteers to review telescope data and flag unusual features that might otherwise be missed.
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Since these healthcare models are often also high-stakes, sovereign compute infrastructure allows organizations to have a higher degree of audibility and observability as a means to ensure high degrees of patient safety and efficacy.
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The car-sharing marketplace app lets drivers try out hybrids and EVs before long-term commitment.
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.
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