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as in to undergo
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 to grieve
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 to permit
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 to let
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 suffer
As the lack of production in L.A. displays, the U.S. film and television industry has suffered greatly from a growing number of runaway productions over the years.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 May 2025
The toddlers had suffered puncture wounds and lacerations to their arms and legs, while an 18-year-old woman also had a minor injury to her arm, the release stated.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 May 2025
His 2022 club suffered a five-game NL Championship Series loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, as deep as the Padres have gone in the playoffs since the 1998 World Series.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
His wife, Gisele Fetterman, suffered a pulmonary contusion and spinal fractures.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 May 2025
The toddlers had suffered puncture wounds and lacerations to their arms and legs, while an 18-year-old woman also had a minor injury to her arm, the release stated.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 May 2025
His 2022 club suffered a five-game NL Championship Series loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, as deep as the Padres have gone in the playoffs since the 1998 World Series.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
His wife, Gisele Fetterman, suffered a pulmonary contusion and spinal fractures.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffer
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McKinsey found that 82% of leaders say their organizations have had to undergo significant strategic or operational changes in the last two years to stay competitive.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Ronin spent nearly a year undergoing meticulous training, using pureed avocados and bananas as a reward, in Tanzania before being sent to Cambodia in 2021.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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That particular parade took its toll on Parton, who is still grieving her longtime love.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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What grieving parents need most is for their child to be remembered.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Trump administration has pushed to expand offshore oil drilling and accelerate the permitting process, reducing timelines to just weeks.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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If permitted to enter the country, students must enroll full time, earn good grades and notify their school within 10 days of substantive changes to their circumstances.—
David L. Di Maria,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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This act of letting go speaks to a larger understanding of interconnectedness—a theme Nkanga explored in Dallas.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Along with ad exchanges, the technology lets news publishers and other online content providers make money by selling ads.—
David Shepardson and Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Urban’s 18-year span between top new artist and entertainer of the year is the longest of any recipient and is a testament to his enduring career.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Meanwhile, China’s RT-G, a spherical amphibious robot, operates in extreme environments, reaching speeds of 22 mph and enduring 4-ton impacts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a total of 220 cardinals -- the church's highest-ranking clergy -- have gathered in Rome to mourn the loss of the former pontiff and begin the secret conclave.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
7 May 2025
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Henry Long, the father of the victim, released a statement mourning the death of his daughter and calling for Finch to stay in jail.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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Some foreign countries — notably China — impose import quotas, allowing only a limited number of U.S.-made films to show in their theaters.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Negan even allowed himself to be handed over to The Dama.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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By early 2025, Beijing responded decisively, summoning Apple for discussions—a significant development indicating the Chinese government may no longer tolerate Apple's inflexible policies.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are recruiting participants for a trial testing whether people with advanced lung disease, including COPD, can tolerate taking semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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“Suffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffer. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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