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as in covered (up)
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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as in stifled
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
he managed to suppress a scream at the sight of the dead mouse suppressed her anger
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as in halted
to hold back the normal growth of
pruning helps suppress buds at the ends of developed branches and encourages new growth elsewhere
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as in quelled
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
nothing could suppress the rising tide of protest against the dictator's latest injustices
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as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
the defense attorney is openly accusing the prosecutor of attempting to suppress vital evidence
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Recent Examples of suppressed
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Letting muscles weaken suppressed genes involved in mitochondrial function and energy production in particular, including genes that are essential for muscle endurance and recovery.
—Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Too long submerged in suppressed grief, Zilpha now came up from its depth like any swimmer stroking toward light and sweet air.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched two ballistic missiles and 221 drones in its latest barrage, of which 195 drones were intercepted or otherwise suppressed.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Investors can no longer rely on outdated assumptions about globalization, policy backstops, and suppressed volatility.
—Lisa Kailai Han,justina Lee, CNBC, 10 June 2026
According to the complaint, a federal judge later determined that the search violated the Chrisleys' Fourth Amendment rights and suppressed the documents seized during it.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 June 2026
This step suppressed hydrogen bonding between water molecules, prevented freezing, and preserved its flexibility.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
His puck-moving play was completely suppressed in the offensive zone, too.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The party at Chandler Stadium quickly turned sour, the fun times suppressed by the possibility of a special Georgia Tech season ending in the NCAA regionals again.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 June 2026
One study showed coffee grounds applied to tomato plants as part of a compost mix suppressed common fungal pests.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Adjective
General Manager Ken Holland hinted at potentially being done after trading center Phillip Danault for a draft pick in December and acquiring Panarin at a suppressed price in February, though he has been known to under-promise often and, sometimes, over-deliver.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Letting muscles weaken suppressed genes involved in mitochondrial function and energy production in particular, including genes that are essential for muscle endurance and recovery.
—Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Too long submerged in suppressed grief, Zilpha now came up from its depth like any swimmer stroking toward light and sweet air.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
The couple is seeking $25 million in damages, claiming that because their team didn’t have the documents suppressed, they were convicted on every count.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched two ballistic missiles and 221 drones in its latest barrage, of which 195 drones were intercepted or otherwise suppressed.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Investors can no longer rely on outdated assumptions about globalization, policy backstops, and suppressed volatility.
—Lisa Kailai Han,justina Lee, CNBC, 10 June 2026
According to the complaint, a federal judge later determined that the search violated the Chrisleys' Fourth Amendment rights and suppressed the documents seized during it.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 June 2026
This step suppressed hydrogen bonding between water molecules, prevented freezing, and preserved its flexibility.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
His puck-moving play was completely suppressed in the offensive zone, too.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The party at Chandler Stadium quickly turned sour, the fun times suppressed by the possibility of a special Georgia Tech season ending in the NCAA regionals again.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 June 2026
One study showed coffee grounds applied to tomato plants as part of a compost mix suppressed common fungal pests.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppressed
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Cummings has a wider range to traverse as Arnold, whose repressed rage eventually has to find an outlet.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Lewis’s wife Wren has her own repressed history with this type of disease, and the story that unfolds through their perspectives is layered, surprising and beautiful.—
Tessa Yang,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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But the Spurs have silenced the crowd so far.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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With the light nearly gone — the UMass Dartmouth field doesn’t have lights — Callahan silenced the Raiders bats one more time and this eventually led to the decision to pause the game.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Wilson felt stifled and forced a trade to Denver.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The war has stifled the flow of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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For the first time, that practice has been halted in 2026.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Shipping traffic in the vital Strait of Hormuz has effectively halted since the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran on February 28, 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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But that has not quelled the far-right’s violence.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Observers of prediction markets widely agree that insider trading worries on the platforms have to be quelled to gain institutional attention.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Located in a region with a rich mining history, the mine was worked in the 1880s before being concealed when the hillside was blasted down.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Many of Storey’s unauthorized expenditures were concealed among legitimate charges, the affidavit said.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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But some of the doctors and other practitioners — including those who don’t have any kind of healthcare license — may be exposing patients to enormous debt and hidden risks, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigation found.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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There are no hidden layers of meaning, however, in Erika Burke Rossa’s straightforward, sweet-natured family film.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Your first warning is when local news, embassy alerts, and travel communications become inconsistent or censored, situational awareness is compromised.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Still, the web will likely remain heavily censored, experts warned; Tehran is reportedly using Chinese hardware to strengthen its censorship capabilities, further proof that Beijing is exporting the technology that powers its cutting-edge firewall.—
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semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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“Suppressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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