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as in experienced
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 grieved
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 permitted
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 allowed
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 suffered
Yes, the bout was initially scheduled for July 20 but Tyson suffered an ulcer flareup while on a flight that postponed the event.
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Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
San Antonio Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke earlier this month, the team announced on Wednesday.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Zelenskyy said Monday that Ukraine has suffered $800 billion in damages as a result of Russian aggression.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.
—Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Zelenskyy also said Thursday that North Korean troops had suffered losses in clashes with Ukraine.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Police said that five people required hospital care, while 20 to 30 others suffered nonserious injuries, and at least 62 people were arrested.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Osaka suffered a first-round exit at the Australian Open and was knocked out in the second round at the French Open and Wimbledon.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Both suffered concussions, Kircher has said.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
San Antonio Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke earlier this month, the team announced on Wednesday.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Zelenskyy said Monday that Ukraine has suffered $800 billion in damages as a result of Russian aggression.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.
—Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Zelenskyy also said Thursday that North Korean troops had suffered losses in clashes with Ukraine.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Police said that five people required hospital care, while 20 to 30 others suffered nonserious injuries, and at least 62 people were arrested.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Osaka suffered a first-round exit at the Australian Open and was knocked out in the second round at the French Open and Wimbledon.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Both suffered concussions, Kircher has said.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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Ultimately, the environmental benefit allowed Caltrain to receive a waiver by the air quality management district to keep the locomotives in operation.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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But the unit, which is last in the ACC in points allowed, forced Louisville to turn the ball over on downs at the Stanford 45 with five seconds left.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Ideally someone who had some experience with these IP's growing up.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This growth has had a substantial impact on music catalog values, with streaming accounting for 62% of the average multiple of net publisher's share paid for a publishing catalog.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the years since her death, her bandmates and fans have mourned her and upheld her legacy.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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In comments on the brewery’s posts, customers mourned its closure and the shutdown of other craft breweries in the area in recent months.Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
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O'Brien underwent four rounds of chemotherapy followed by radiation.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In January of 2021, Lundqvist successfully underwent a six-hour open-heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The solution doesn’t lie in asking autistic individuals to fit into a neurotypical mold, but in creating spaces where diversity is not just tolerated, but genuinely embraced.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Unlike the latter, though, kojic acid is well-tolerated by most skin types and can be used on all skin tones.Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Blair House endured its last major revamp in the 1980s, when Mario Buatta and Mark Hampton paired up to refresh the house.Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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On August 26, Ukraine endured the largest and most devastating aerial attack to date.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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After a heck of a Sunday afternoon, Payton’s challenge now is to not let this one become an emotional crusher on the season.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The 49ers let another fourth-quarter lead slip away this season, however, as the Bucs pulled even at 20 on a last-minute, 26-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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