- 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
Her husband suffers from gout, and doesn’t eat red meat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
It took her months to recover and she still suffers from regular post-sepsis symptoms today, but it has given 37-year-old Bachteler a new perspective on life.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He is a doctor, and the wife is often in pain because she suffers from kidney stones.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
