as in distress
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as in experiencing
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 grieving
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 permitting
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 letting
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 suffering
Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
Indeed, both Hollywood and institutions like Harvard have a role to play in reducing the suffering of homelessness.
—Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Anyway, Asma is now suffering terribly, according to reports.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Syria now stands at a crossroads: one path offers a chance to rebuild and reengage with the world, and the other leads toward deeper isolation and suffering for the Syrian people.
—Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
Indeed, both Hollywood and institutions like Harvard have a role to play in reducing the suffering of homelessness.
—Jeremy Barber, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Under the hood, your body is often suffering from dehydration and inflammation.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Anyway, Asma is now suffering terribly, according to reports.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffering
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After Cox’s death, her estate, including her husband Kevin, filed a lawsuit against Wilson and the Park District alleging misconduct in the workplace and that alleged actions and a toxic work environment led to emotional distress for his wife in her final months of employment at the Park District.Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Fires across the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures and caused massive emotional distress in the industry-leading epicenter, prompting mass evacuations of nearly 200,000 residents.Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Christmas Eve shooting also devastated the still-grieving Oxford community, where a teenage gunman went on a rampage at Oxford High School in November 2021, killing four classmates and seven others, including a teacher.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024
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Ward, 28, missed four games while grieving her death.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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But the Pole tightened when on the front foot in two baseline exchanges, moving forward at the wrong time and letting Fritz move out in front.James Hansen, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Wolves did not score for the first 4 minutes, 32 seconds of the quarter, letting a five-point deficit swell to 18 points.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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One of my acquaintances is upset because her favorite place to get glasses is no longer in her plan’s network.Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Those takeaways were an instrumental part of Denver’s formula in a 24-22 upset.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Inaugurations have been held in both joy and sorrow in the nation's capital and, infamously, on a plane in Dallas.James Powel, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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In a heartfelt statement from Truex's children – Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Truex, and Marsha McVey, the family shared their deep sorrow, paying tribute to their late father.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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The incident lopped off a 150-foot section at the end of the pier, which was undergoing a $4 million restoration.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bill Clinton is undergoing testing at Georgetown University Hospital where he was hospitalized Monday for a fever, according to the 42nd president’s deputy chief of staff.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The imagery of The Pink Opaque’s Midnight Realm is frightening, but the potent themes and aching nostalgia are what will keep you up at night.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Risotto, in other words, is governed by a set of laws that are rooted in tradition, rich in common sense, and aching to be broken or bent.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffering. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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