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as in to stifle
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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as in to swallow
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
he managed to suppress a scream at the sight of the dead mouse suppressed her anger
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as in to halt
to hold back the normal growth of
pruning helps suppress buds at the ends of developed branches and encourages new growth elsewhere
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as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
nothing could suppress the rising tide of protest against the dictator's latest injustices
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the defense attorney is openly accusing the prosecutor of attempting to suppress vital evidence
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Recent Examples of suppress
That heat is then trapped near the ground under typical summer high pressure, which suppresses cloud development and limits mixing in the atmosphere.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Defense challenges prosecution's evidence The attorneys representing Nichols have also filed preliminary motions in an effort to suppress some of her statements made to law enforcement.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In 1975, the SSPX founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, was suspended and the society was suppressed by the Vatican.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Fennel emits chemicals that can suppress the growth of nearby plants, such as cucumbers.
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Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Defense challenges prosecution's evidence The attorneys representing Nichols have also filed preliminary motions in an effort to suppress some of her statements made to law enforcement.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In 1975, the SSPX founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, was suspended and the society was suppressed by the Vatican.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Fennel emits chemicals that can suppress the growth of nearby plants, such as cucumbers.
—
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppress
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The governor has raised concerns that the tax would drive the state’s wealthiest residents out of California, doing long-term damage to the state’s tax base and stifling innovation.
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After feeling stifled in the corporate world, Gaudin said Inches has given him the freedom to embrace his creativity and show other LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs that ownership is possible.
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The product, used to manage swallowing difficulties, might cause NEC, the FDA said.
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Selling now and realizing a 40% loss is a difficult pill to swallow.
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The blaze, which officials at one point estimated could reach 50 acres, had been halted at 5 acres.
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Three cases reached the Supreme Court under emergency requests to halt deportation flights.
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Newsom has not said if the newer version of the bill quells this concern.
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For those who are worried, this might help to quell fears.
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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But an airline passenger in Indianapolis was caught using a peanut butter jar to conceal something altogether more concerning.
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But because Twitch streams are live and not edited or censored like traditional TV programming, there are more risks involved regarding what young viewers may see onscreen.
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Vance asserted that the 2020 election was rigged due to tech companies censoring information.
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Typically, ghosts show up in literature when something that has been repressed escapes and becomes everyone’s problem.
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In his car, Lestat is no longer able to repress his memories after having opened the floodgates.
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Historically, after that period, the chances of survival without a water source diminish rapidly.
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Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
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“Suppress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppress. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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