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
Miami played much better in the rematch 10 days later in Fort Lauderdale, holding Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw despite the absence of Messi and Jordi Alba, who were serving a suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
On various sports news and talk shows, analysts mentioned a potential decline in Morant's value due to his on- and off-court issues, including suspensions for multiple incidents.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The resignations follow Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and reinstatement at ABC, editorial changes made at CBS News, and other apparent concessions made to Trump across the media landscape.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
In sport mode, the suspension is lower and stiffer.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
On various sports news and talk shows, analysts mentioned a potential decline in Morant's value due to his on- and off-court issues, including suspensions for multiple incidents.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The resignations follow Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and reinstatement at ABC, editorial changes made at CBS News, and other apparent concessions made to Trump across the media landscape.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
In sport mode, the suspension is lower and stiffer.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspension
suspense
Noun
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That builds tension and suspense.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Based on Mick Herron's novel, the author whose work inspired Apple's Emmy-winning Slow Horses, Down Cemetery Road blends suspense and dark humor in its story of two women (Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson) who navigate a dangerous investigation filled with shocking twists and high-stakes pursuits.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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