1
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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2
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
An intensive care unit doctor, nurse and a custodian suffered gunshot wounds and a fourth employee was injured in a fall, Barker said.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
The fair then, seemed to be a balm of sorts, for a city that is understandably still suffering, just one month after the worst of the wildfires.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Shyanne Sellers has been impacted by a knee injury suffered during the Texas loss and has missed time sparingly since then.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The victim, who suffered a fractured nose, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Alaa Elassar, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
The fair then, seemed to be a balm of sorts, for a city that is understandably still suffering, just one month after the worst of the wildfires.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Shyanne Sellers has been impacted by a knee injury suffered during the Texas loss and has missed time sparingly since then.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The victim, who suffered a fractured nose, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffer
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The guest rooms and suites, each with their own individual layouts, also underwent a recent renovation.—
Elycia Rubin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Energy And Technology At The Crossroads The energy industry is undergoing a major transformation.—
Shankar Narayanan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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To everyone who is grieving today – whose grief has defined your very existence for the past 503 days – please reach out for help.—
Samantha Joseph,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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Chege hasn’t had much time to grieve the loss of her job.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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As of right now, only eight states in the nation — California among them — permit the unrestricted retail sales of raw milk.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Plus, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni isn’t going to let Moore easily leave Philadelphia with any staff members Moore didn’t bring with him.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration is currently under scrutiny for letting hundreds of probationary FAA employees go only weeks after the deadliest U.S. crash in nearly a quarter century.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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The legendary songstress, whose velvety voice redefined soul and R&B, remains an enduring icon of elegance, emotion, and artistry.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ours is a legacy that endures — one that will continue to endure no matter who’s in the White House.—
Tracey L. Rogers,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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Dwayne Johnson is mourning the loss of his pet pooch.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The National Black Justice Coalition released a statement mourning Broom’s death, as well as the death of Sam Nordquist, a Black trans man who was found dead in New York and who officials believe was tortured for weeks before being killed.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
25 Feb. 2025
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This peace must allow for Ukrainian sovereignty and allow Ukraine to negotiate with other stakeholders regarding the issues that affect it.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The federal judge overseeing the lawsuit in Florida ruled against Cooper earlier this month, allowing Pete’s lawsuit to proceed.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Message: mean behavior will not be tolerated in my world.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, a lack of effort or dedication won’t be tolerated.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Suffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffer. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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