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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
During bad snow years – and 2026 was Utah's worst snowfall on record – the lake suffers more.
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Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
His poem suffers from the painful prejudices of his age.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas, roughly 1% of the world’s population suffers from HS, or about one in 100 people.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Fetterman also suffers from cardiomyopathy.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … BEATING HEART — Grieving mother suffers rare syndrome after losing her son.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
While The Balusters is never less than entertaining, the play suffers in comparison to similar recent Broadway works, notably The Minutes and, especially, Eureka Day, both of which had sharper laughs and singular executions.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The complaint further claims that Maas suffers from severe PTSD from the trauma of the incident, adding that he has since been hospitalized multiple times, including a 21-day inpatient stay, for the condition.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Instead of a mass shooting, which served as the big catalytic event last time around, there’s a water park that suffers the collapse of several key structures.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
His poem suffers from the painful prejudices of his age.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas, roughly 1% of the world’s population suffers from HS, or about one in 100 people.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Fetterman also suffers from cardiomyopathy.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … BEATING HEART — Grieving mother suffers rare syndrome after losing her son.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
While The Balusters is never less than entertaining, the play suffers in comparison to similar recent Broadway works, notably The Minutes and, especially, Eureka Day, both of which had sharper laughs and singular executions.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The complaint further claims that Maas suffers from severe PTSD from the trauma of the incident, adding that he has since been hospitalized multiple times, including a 21-day inpatient stay, for the condition.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Instead of a mass shooting, which served as the big catalytic event last time around, there’s a water park that suffers the collapse of several key structures.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffers
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Each robot undergoes over 80 functional tests, including stress and burn-in exercises such as squats and jogging, to eliminate early failures.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Major ratings agencies Fitch and S&P have Paramount debt at junk status as the merger undergoes final review.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The film follows a woman who grieves the loss of her mother by secretly attending the funerals of strangers.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Another family quietly grieves in North Carolina While the string of attacks rattles several communities in Georgia, Prianna Weathers’ mother mourns privately in her North Carolina home.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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All residential outdoor burn permits across San Diego County will be suspended beginning next month, Cal Fire officials said Friday.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Coneflower adapts to various soils and tolerates drought, adding color to borders and natural areas.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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This holly tolerates a wide range of soils and can withstand both drought and flooding.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Don Ku with the Denver Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association said his group mostly experiences safety and noise problems from nearby clubs.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Community mourns teen who never returned home Celeste’s family has largely stayed out of public view since her body was discovered.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Community mourns loss of teen A vigil was held at the park Monday night to remember the teen who was a student at Eagle Academy, just down the street.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The authors note that this is especially strange since the country typically only allows Muslims to become citizens.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
1 May 2026
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Rather than a traditional full year of hands-on classroom and production studio instruction at VFS, the hybrid alternative allows a mix of online remote learning and on-campus work in downtown Vancouver to build a professional portfolio ahead of graduation.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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Grounded in everyday details and shaped by the flow of time, the song lets the emotional journey emerge naturally.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This approach lets the patina tell the story of the truck’s history rather than trying to erase it.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Suffers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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