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
Kansas City would be the preferred destination, as Rashee Rice is looking at a potential 12-game suspension in 2026.
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Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The elimination or suspension of 210 degree programs that fell below a new state enrollment quota gained approval Wednesday from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
State Court Administrator Tom Boyd denied Reeds’ requests at the time the chief judge made them and cited the commission’s ability to request a temporary suspension from the Michigan Supreme Court.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Failure to provide a sample results in the suspension of the driver’s license and a minimum of 30 days in jail.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The elimination or suspension of 210 degree programs that fell below a new state enrollment quota gained approval Wednesday from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
State Court Administrator Tom Boyd denied Reeds’ requests at the time the chief judge made them and cited the commission’s ability to request a temporary suspension from the Michigan Supreme Court.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Failure to provide a sample results in the suspension of the driver’s license and a minimum of 30 days in jail.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspension
suspense
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But what else is there to be said about a game devoid of suspense and that did nothing to abate fears that the Padres’ starting pitching will be its Achilles.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite the issues with the production, namely the too-tame suspense at times, this is a sharp cast of veterans.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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