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
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
Because geniuses tend not to specialize in things like picking up after themselves, the human price is often paid by a long-suffering partner-secretary—wifely figures like Véra Nabokov, Sophia Tolstoy, and Alice B. Toklas, or the occasional husband like Leonard Woolf.
—S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Two years later, the Kings hired Brown to change the fortunes of a long-suffering franchise.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
As a long-suffering Angels fan, its a pleasure to at least be able to listen to them.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
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Adjective
Michaela Watkins has a natural warmth, intelligence and authenticity as the long-suffering and detached Jane.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
Because geniuses tend not to specialize in things like picking up after themselves, the human price is often paid by a long-suffering partner-secretary—wifely figures like Véra Nabokov, Sophia Tolstoy, and Alice B. Toklas, or the occasional husband like Leonard Woolf.
—S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Two years later, the Kings hired Brown to change the fortunes of a long-suffering franchise.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
As a long-suffering Angels fan, its a pleasure to at least be able to listen to them.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-suffering
Adjective
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And then also just being patient with your mental health journey and battling acne and skincare too.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Cloud was patient yet fast, finishing with the best time in the first round (34.1), despite missing all three of her right-wing 3-point attempts.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
19 July 2025
Noun
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But Russia's unrelenting bombardment of Ukrainian cities ultimately tested Trump's patience.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In those tense moments, Beckham’s attentiveness and patience helped to calm her down.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Whether your preference is seaside towns, Olympic stadiums, stoic statues or artistic arches, Greece has plenty to fill your cellphone’s camera roll and offer you an unforgettable experience.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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The wildcard: Swiatek, normally stoic and focused on the court, has occasionally seemed distracted or at odds with herself this season.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Tatras are a large livestock guardian breed originating from the Tatra Mountains in Poland, while golden retrievers are a popular choice as family pets due to their gentle and obedient nature.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-suffering. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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