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
That ups the ante on suspense over who as big a star of the moment as Roan might be saluting, as fans match up their ideal pairings.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Gilligan’s trademark cold opens, which can transport us halfway around the world or introduce new characters, remain a masterly way of calibrating suspense.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
In a small and plainly shot movie that spends most of its time on Gaslighting 101, sublimates its true premise into the stuff of a late reveal, and whose only sequence of genre-forward suspense is a predictable snooze, such rare moments of real texture stand out all too much.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
The owners noted that most shops confine horror to one shelf and blend it with mystery, thriller, and suspense.
—Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Gilligan’s trademark cold opens, which can transport us halfway around the world or introduce new characters, remain a masterly way of calibrating suspense.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
In a small and plainly shot movie that spends most of its time on Gaslighting 101, sublimates its true premise into the stuff of a late reveal, and whose only sequence of genre-forward suspense is a predictable snooze, such rare moments of real texture stand out all too much.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
The owners noted that most shops confine horror to one shelf and blend it with mystery, thriller, and suspense.
—Jennifer Billock, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for suspense
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspense
suspension
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While that included Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial suspension in September, more relevant was CBS’ surprise decision this summer to cancel The Late Show, which is hosted by Stewart’s old colleague Stephen Colbert.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The suspension of government data because of the government shutdown, which is nearing the longest on record, has made the Fed’s job of judging the economy even more difficult.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Suspense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspense. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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