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as in postponed
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the judge suspended the hearing to give the district attorney more time to process evidence
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as in hung
to place on an elevated point without support from below
suspended a banner proclaiming the town's "Heritage Days" from the archway
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Recent Examples of suspended
Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
While the Houthis suspended the attacks in fall 2025, container shipping has still been reticent about sending loops through the area full time.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
In the case of the political candidates mentioned above, Kalshi fined and suspended them for five years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
And not long after that, in early 2021, in a move without much precedent, the NHL suspended Chayka for conduct detrimental to the league.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 4 May 2026
As a result, Waymo suspended service in the downtown area and went on to pause service during subsequent protests.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 May 2026
The gas tax should be suspended immediately.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Spirit Airlines credit cardholders will still be able to use their cards for purchases, even now that the airline has suspended its flight operations.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz suspended the program a few months after taking office amid complaints.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Verb
Fred, their oldest surviving child, was suspended from Princeton for cheating, then caught embezzling from his Seattle employer to feed, Church suspected, a gambling habit.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
While the Houthis suspended the attacks in fall 2025, container shipping has still been reticent about sending loops through the area full time.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
In the case of the political candidates mentioned above, Kalshi fined and suspended them for five years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
And not long after that, in early 2021, in a move without much precedent, the NHL suspended Chayka for conduct detrimental to the league.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 4 May 2026
As a result, Waymo suspended service in the downtown area and went on to pause service during subsequent protests.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 May 2026
The gas tax should be suspended immediately.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Spirit Airlines credit cardholders will still be able to use their cards for purchases, even now that the airline has suspended its flight operations.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz suspended the program a few months after taking office amid complaints.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspended
Adjective
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When shots were fired, hundreds of attendees ducked under tables or took cover inside the ballroom before being evacuated, and the event was subsequently postponed.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI is similarly seeking to go public as soon as this year, but that goal could be postponed depending on the trial’s outcome.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So, the distraction and cloud that hung over her was impeding her ability to effectively represent her constituents.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In his first May as coach, with limited time to build his roster, Musselman and his staff hung their hopes on Massachusetts center Josh Cohen, who proved to be a liability on both ends.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At one point Blunt's character yells in exasperated, rapid-fire Italian at a protesting Versace when they're interrupted by Hathaway.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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As Dearmon and Dayvault continue on, they’re interrupted by something special.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not a lot is explained, just dangled, which might be annoying to some.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The passengers, who were seen in distress while strapped in their seats as the capsule dangled in the air, were later seen lying on the ground before paramedics arrived at the scene.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chicago Mayor Harold Washington abruptly adjourned his first City Council meeting.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The meeting adjourned until next week.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Chevron's refiners swung to a loss of $817 million compared with a profit of $325 million in last year's quarter, due to the lower margins, the timing effects on financial hedges and higher transportation costs.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Raschi threw, Miñoso swung and the ball took off to straightaway center, disappearing over the old bullpen fence, 415 feet away.—
Marianne Mather,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Suspended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspended. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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