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as in covers (up)
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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as in stifles
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 halts
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 quells
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 conceals
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 suppresses
This reduces carbon reactivity and suppresses side reactions during high-voltage cycling.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
The brief court appearance focused on extending a gag order that suppresses the identities of victims and survivors of the attack who have not chosen to identify themselves publicly.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
That assumption suppresses accountability.
—Michael Fealey, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The limited volume suppresses runs and RBI, with projections often keeping him below 80 in both categories, which is problematic at first base, particularly in weekly leagues.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The brain actively, but provisionally, suppresses the reward systems while in a time of plenty.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
By failing to promote these women, the economy suppresses their earnings trajectory, which directly suppresses the income tax revenue required to service the debt.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The pattern suppresses storm systems, keeps skies mostly clear and summons above-normal temperatures for days at a time.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
If an area is badly overgrown with weeds, an alternative to manual removal is to lay down mulch or cardboard in early spring, which suppresses weed growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
The brief court appearance focused on extending a gag order that suppresses the identities of victims and survivors of the attack who have not chosen to identify themselves publicly.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
That assumption suppresses accountability.
—Michael Fealey, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The limited volume suppresses runs and RBI, with projections often keeping him below 80 in both categories, which is problematic at first base, particularly in weekly leagues.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The brain actively, but provisionally, suppresses the reward systems while in a time of plenty.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
By failing to promote these women, the economy suppresses their earnings trajectory, which directly suppresses the income tax revenue required to service the debt.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The pattern suppresses storm systems, keeps skies mostly clear and summons above-normal temperatures for days at a time.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
If an area is badly overgrown with weeds, an alternative to manual removal is to lay down mulch or cardboard in early spring, which suppresses weed growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppresses
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Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Administrative red tape stifles growth Beyond direct financial costs, small business owners are struggling with a sudden increase in bureaucratic red tape.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Stanton demonstrates his battery by shorting the coils, which halts the pendulum due to the magnetic field’s braking effect.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Should any of these conditions not be met, the contract halts and notifies all relevant parties.—
Matthew Kayser,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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While the presumption was always that Messi would renew with the Herons, the news quells any lingering anxiety.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Twenty years later, an adult Guinevere is building her ghostwriting career when her estranged artist brother announces an installation titled Mother, which quells disturbing revelations in Guinevere.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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From Callum Turner‘s cheekbones and Fanning’s wide eyes to Keough’s legs and Lukas Gage’s curls, beauty strikes at every turn, yet barely conceals the barbs and thorns such looks envelop here.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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The portrait of a woman who represses and conceals a rape struck a chord as the #MeToo movement took off and put Trobisch on the map.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are high hopes for US biotech company Scribe Therapeutics' STX-1150 treatment, which epigenetically silences the PCSK9 gene in the liver to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
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In Cuba, where vibrant streets hide daily struggles, the government silences its people and spreads trouble worldwide.—
Markus Wiechel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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The portrait of a woman who represses and conceals a rape struck a chord as the #MeToo movement took off and put Trobisch on the map.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Trying to eliminate one side inevitably represses part of our own nature.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Nov. 2025
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For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Suppresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppresses. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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