as in patient
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
the long-suffering parents calmly waited until the tantrum had passed
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as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
you will need infinite long-suffering to put up with that arrogant jerk
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Recent Examples of long-suffering
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Another piece of it came from the 2021 death of Tony Hendra, who played the band's long-suffering manager in the original.
—EW.com, 1 July 2025
Admittedly, the hordes of foreigners can provoke long-suffering local people.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Michaela Watkins has a natural warmth, intelligence and authenticity as the long-suffering and detached Jane.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
That was a magical time for Angels fans, a mammoth victory for us long-suffering Halo fans.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Another piece of it came from the 2021 death of Tony Hendra, who played the band's long-suffering manager in the original.
—EW.com, 1 July 2025
Admittedly, the hordes of foreigners can provoke long-suffering local people.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Michaela Watkins has a natural warmth, intelligence and authenticity as the long-suffering and detached Jane.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-suffering
Adjective
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If successful, the SCD model being experimented with could serve as a blueprint for other cell and gene therapies that have faced considerable barriers with respect to patient access.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Some 15 years before symptom onset, patient visits to general practice physicians increased, as did visits to any physician for symptoms like fatigue, pain, dizziness and mental health conditions.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The key to a successful seafood boil lies in combining the perfect blend of ingredients, patience, and camaraderie.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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The third wave arrived nearly an hour after the first, highlighting the importance of patience and extended warnings.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Whether your preference is seaside towns, Olympic stadiums, stoic statues or artistic arches, Greece has plenty to fill your cellphone’s camera roll and offer you an unforgettable experience.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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The wildcard: Swiatek, normally stoic and focused on the court, has occasionally seemed distracted or at odds with herself this season.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Life will be much easier for the AI maker by forcing the AI to be fully obedient.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Tatras are a large livestock guardian breed originating from the Tatra Mountains in Poland, while golden retrievers are a popular choice as family pets due to their gentle and obedient nature.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-suffering. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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