- present tense form of suffer (3rd person singular).
suffers
Example Sentences
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"During the winter, my son suffers from epilepsy seizures because of the cold. It's very hard sometimes to keep him dry and warm," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
It values economic ties with America, and as the world’s largest energy importer, China suffers if the oil shock caused by the conflict drags on, political analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
“In the end, it’s the consumer that suffers because everyone does what they need to do,” Goebbert said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 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
“Look, Candy. This ol’ dog jus’ suffers hisself all the time.
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
