as in suspense
a state of temporary inactivity
trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights
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Recent Examples of suspension
This led to a 45-day suspension.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The changes, along with updates like an independent front suspension and a 50 percent increase in structural rigidity, helped push the Land Cruiser even further up the prestige ladder.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Last year, a pair of Norwegian ski jumpers and multiple coaches received suspensions after the team was caught tampering with the crotch area of the athletes’ suits at the 2025 World Ski Championships.
—Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The changes, along with updates like an independent front suspension and a 50 percent increase in structural rigidity, helped push the Land Cruiser even further up the prestige ladder.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Last year, a pair of Norwegian ski jumpers and multiple coaches received suspensions after the team was caught tampering with the crotch area of the athletes’ suits at the 2025 World Ski Championships.
—Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspension
suspense
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Who's competing next Part of the suspense of the team competition is finding out who each country will choose to compete in each category, which is usually announced about 24 hours in advance.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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But not even Jones isn’t funny or magnetic enough to sustain attention without the support of real suspense and allure.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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