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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
Ross suffered a cut to his right arm that required 20 stitches, as well as a cut to his left hand that required 13 stitches, according to the affidavit, which includes photos of Ross’s bloody limbs.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
He was eventually knocked free of the vehicle, and suffered significant lacerations that required 33 stitches, the official said.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Ukraine's security service said that five rescue workers suffered injuries while responding to the site of ongoing attacks.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Under the embargo — long denounced by many countries, including Mexico — Cubans have suffered economic and energy crises, driving hundreds of thousands of Cubans to migrate, especially to the United States.
—María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Good suffered gunshot wounds to the head, ABC News reported, citing city officials.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Eight students and the Suburban's driver reportedly suffered injuries in the crash that were not life-threatening.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Supporters of the Cougars and Red Raiders have united behind Texas Tech’s official barber, Ivan Ortiz, and his wife, Maddie Ortiz, after Maddie suffered severe injuries in a recent car crash.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Just last week, Jayden Daniels, Luke McCaffrey and Marshon Lattimore all suffered serious injuries in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
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So Skinny Pedro had experienced the pain of seeing his dream simultaneously realized and shattered.—
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Fans left notes, flowers, and grieved together.—
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The Duluth Police Union successfully grieved the decision, returning Leibried to his job.—
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No cameras are permitted inside the courtroom during the trial.—
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No in-person interviews with coaches still in the playoffs would be permitted next week.—
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Farina was granted primary custody of Sophia and will be allowed to move from Louisiana to Las Vegas with the child, according to court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
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Herro’s return and move to the bench allowed the Heat to use him in Jaquez’s usual sixth man role on Tuesday.—
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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
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Book blogs mourned my loss, a distinction that was both affirming and heartrending.—
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Hollywood Heritage, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving neighborhood history, mourned the loss of the motel in a statement Sunday.—
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In clinical trials, maca root has been described as safe and generally well-tolerated.—
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Let this be a warning that no attack on the exercise of religion — regardless of faith — will be tolerated in the Western District of Kentucky.—
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After her record-breaking performance at the 2022 Beijing Games, Masters underwent multiple reconstructive surgeries on her left hand.—
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Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.—
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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