sit on

verb

Definition of sit onnext
as in to crack down (on)

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Recent Examples of sit on As the design pendulum continues to sit on the maximalist end of the spectrum, can’t-miss colors and whimsy prints have never been more in demand. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 The tiny Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla sit on the northern shores of Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 31 July 2026 O’Connell Marsh will report to Andrea Scrosati, Fremantle’s Group COO and CEO Continental Europe, with a dotted line to Jens Richter, CEO Commercial and International, and will sit on the Global Leadership Team. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 July 2026 The two sit on the east side of the Arlington National Bridge leading to the Lincoln Memorial. — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit on
  1. put down
  2. slap down
  3. quash
  4. silence
  5. repress
  6. subdue
  7. suppress
Verb
  • To help improve oxygen levels as the plants put down roots, remove all but the top set of leaves on the stem cutting.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The mountain lion, a young male believed to be between 1 and 3 years old, was put down that same day.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of put down
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  • The majority also slapped down his global tariffs, finding that only Congress had the authority to impose them.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • In February, three of them—including, much to Trump’s fury, two of his own appointees—joined with the liberals to slap down his assertion of emergency power to impose tariffs.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 June 2026
Definition of slap down
Verb
  • The Supreme Court in recent years has handed down rulings in both campaign finance law cases and donor disclosure law cases, quashing restrictions as violations of the First Amendment.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
  • To try to quash the backlash, Inviz shared two statements in November and December 2025.
    — Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of quash
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  • Kiros gets on the mic and gives a fiery stump speech about billionaires and corporations trying to silence their movement.
    — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Pure catharsis that exiles can dedicate in the name of those silenced on the island.
    — Sarah Moreno August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of silence
Verb
  • The chart surge comes after Bring Me the Horizon’s early catalog was recently repressed and reissued on vinyl as part of the band’s anniversary celebration surrounding two decades of Count Your Blessings.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Neil remembers everything, and doesn’t repress it so much as romanticize it, chasing older men who might replicate that feeling.
    — Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of repress
Verb
  • Energy supply disruptions remain a key market concern, with tanker traffic through the strait still subdued, said Lloyd Chan, senior currency analyst at MUFG Bank in Singapore, noting that Brent prices remain way above above pre-conflict levels.
    — Chloe Taylor,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Across the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters say intense heat in western and central Europe could create ideal wildfire conditions just as firefighters appeared to subdue a raging fire in southern France and Spain.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of subdue
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  • Ukraine's air force said Russian forces launched several missiles and 106 drones into the country in its latest barrage, of which three missiles and 85 drones were shot down or otherwise suppressed.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Mulch also helps suppress weeds and dissuades strawberry pests like slugs.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of suppress

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“Sit on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit%20on. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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