as in patient
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
the long-suffering parents calmly waited until the tantrum had passed
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as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
you will need infinite long-suffering to put up with that arrogant jerk
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Recent Examples of long-suffering
John Russell, People.com, 11 May 2025
With the Knicks’ star trio of fellow Villanova alums Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges in the midst of a major playoff run, perhaps the arrival of Pope Leo XIV is a sign that the good Lord is finally on the the side of the long-suffering team.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
But Matthew’s also married: to the long-suffering Sophie (Heather Graham), and so the ensuing affair must remain a secret.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2025
This series has a real old-school vibe, with the reckless abandon of two long-suffering franchises.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Kulp’s role as banker Milton Drysdale’s long-suffering secretary, Jane Hathaway, in The Beverly Hillbillies earned her a 1967 Emmy nomination.
—John Russell, People.com, 11 May 2025
With the Knicks’ star trio of fellow Villanova alums Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges in the midst of a major playoff run, perhaps the arrival of Pope Leo XIV is a sign that the good Lord is finally on the the side of the long-suffering team.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
But Matthew’s also married: to the long-suffering Sophie (Heather Graham), and so the ensuing affair must remain a secret.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2025
This series has a real old-school vibe, with the reckless abandon of two long-suffering franchises.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-suffering
Adjective
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The key to success is being patient and consistent with healthy habits.—
Kumkum S. Patel,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Healthcare organizations can leverage this technology to securely analyze patient data across international boundaries while maintaining compliance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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But there’s less of a livewire, look-at-us sense of attention-seeking that’s characteristic of new filmmakers desperate to make a mark, and more control, patience, and craftsmanship on display in this unsettling, semi-Gothic tale of grief solutions gone wrong.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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Which of the following best describes your urgency / patience for Detroit to get back in the postseason?—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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As the Gilead flag burns, June is stoic amid the celebrating Mayday forces.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Set in and around Marseilles, this wild, weird body horror film centers on the seemingly stoic Alexia (Agathe Rousselle).—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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They’re done being obedient to an archaic and broken system.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2024
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According to the new framing, Russia’s real fight is against the mighty United States, which wants to destroy it, while Ukraine—just like the European Union and NATO—is merely an obedient U.S. satellite.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
25 May 2023
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-suffering. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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