- present tense form of suffer (3rd person singular).
suffers
Example Sentences
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“That’s a reality when you live in a rural area where healthcare isn’t available,” said Rosenthal, who suffers from Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
In “Let Them Eat Goo,” South Park Elementary decides to replace its cafeteria meat with a plant-based substitute after Cartman suffers two heart attacks.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Min Zin appears to be in decent physical condition, though he has said he suffers knee pain, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
She is still not fully recovered and suffers with post-sepsis syndrome, which leads to dizzy spells and extreme fatigue.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He suffers quiet crushes, which he admits to no one, on this girl or that girl with whom he is already friends.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
