as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit
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Recent Examples of suspense
Taking us back in time, Projecto Global brings together political and societal insight with suspense and high-octane action.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
This week’s Federal Reserve meeting offers little suspense and probably not much action, even as massive changes loom over the central bank’s longer-term direction.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s over a longer period of time, of course, but still a promising level of sustained viewership for the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck suspense thriller.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Magnificent 7 & The Others The Federal Reserve (Fed) meets on Wednesday, but the outcome will hold no suspense.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
This week’s Federal Reserve meeting offers little suspense and probably not much action, even as massive changes loom over the central bank’s longer-term direction.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s over a longer period of time, of course, but still a promising level of sustained viewership for the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck suspense thriller.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Magnificent 7 & The Others The Federal Reserve (Fed) meets on Wednesday, but the outcome will hold no suspense.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspense
suspension
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In 2021, Richardson tested positive for THC, which is the chemical in marijuana, during a post-race drug test, giving her a 30-day suspension and ineligibility for the Tokyo Olympics.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Penguins had been off since sweeping a four-game trip with a victory over Vancouver on Sunday, with forward Bryan Rust starting a three-game suspension for a check to Canucks forward Brock Boeser's head.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Suspense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspense. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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