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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
Boston previously suffered a lower-leg injury in February when playing in Unrivaled, the professional 3-on-3 league.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The title comes from a miniature story by the Soviet writer Daniil Kharms, who wrote absurdist literature under Stalinism and suffered as a result.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
One victim suffered critical injuries but was in stable condition, while three others sustained non-life-threatening wounds.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Nájar suffered a muscle injury in Wednesday’s 3-0 win at New England.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The happy update came after Natalie suffered multiple miscarriages.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
On Saturday, shortly after Holmes suffered his injury, his former manager Aaron Boone had a frank response.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Kerr coached all of last season on an expiring contract as the Warriors went 37-45 and suffered through a brutal spell of injuries to key players.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
The suspect also shot a woman, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, before fleeing the scene, according to police.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The title comes from a miniature story by the Soviet writer Daniil Kharms, who wrote absurdist literature under Stalinism and suffered as a result.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
One victim suffered critical injuries but was in stable condition, while three others sustained non-life-threatening wounds.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Nájar suffered a muscle injury in Wednesday’s 3-0 win at New England.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The happy update came after Natalie suffered multiple miscarriages.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
On Saturday, shortly after Holmes suffered his injury, his former manager Aaron Boone had a frank response.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Kerr coached all of last season on an expiring contract as the Warriors went 37-45 and suffered through a brutal spell of injuries to key players.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
The suspect also shot a woman, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, before fleeing the scene, according to police.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Schools brought in counselors for the victims’ young classmates and neighbors grieved at a growing memorial.—
Sophie Bates,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The saga unfolded as Carla and Carlotta grieved an unrelated loss.—
Jennifer Cannon,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
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Customers can shop by category, including dairy and eggs, fresh produce, bakery, health, baby, pet, personal care, electronics and alcohol where permitted, with the online retailer personalizing product recommendations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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To mitigate potential rising housing costs, specific rental homes and hotels will be designated for the golden visa holders, who will only be permitted to invest in certain real estate opportunities.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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The ruling comes just hours after Glanville originally found that the officials should be allowed into the Election Night Reporting Room, a move that received pushback from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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But most of the research being done was carried out by people who had the university equivalent of a day job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Beaches had a long road to Broadway.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Residents lamented that women needed to travel farther to give birth and mourned the loss of the OB-GYNs.—
Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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In February, Short mourned the death of their daughter, Katherine Short, who died by suicide at age 42.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Public corruption at any level will not be tolerated.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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These supplements are generally well tolerated, even at high doses, but are not always the most effective.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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The Charlotte Observer confirmed last week that starting defensive lineman Turk Wharton underwent surgery on his neck.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Thanks to voters passing a 2024 bond, Cherry Creek School District's former IST building underwent a renovation to transform into a college and career preparedness school.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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