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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
Cycle syncing also doesn’t translate cleanly for women on hormonal birth control, which suppresses the natural cycle, or for those in perimenopause, when phases become irregular.
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Warm water is pushed eastward and suppresses colder water from rising to the surface.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
As a central nervous system depressant, alcohol suppresses the already-fragile neuromuscular tone of the pharyngeal dilators, pushing a vulnerable airway closer to collapse.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The low-growing height also suppresses weeds and conserves soil moisture, which benefits the green beans’ growth.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Pregnancy suppresses the immune system, and dozens of pregnant women or women who had recently given birth died from COVID in California.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
This suppresses weeds naturally, improves soil structure and moisture retention, breaks down over time, and feeds the soil.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
This, in turn, naturally suppresses weed growth and reduces the need for weed killers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Warm water is pushed eastward and suppresses colder water from rising to the surface.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
As a central nervous system depressant, alcohol suppresses the already-fragile neuromuscular tone of the pharyngeal dilators, pushing a vulnerable airway closer to collapse.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The low-growing height also suppresses weeds and conserves soil moisture, which benefits the green beans’ growth.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Pregnancy suppresses the immune system, and dozens of pregnant women or women who had recently given birth died from COVID in California.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
This suppresses weeds naturally, improves soil structure and moisture retention, breaks down over time, and feeds the soil.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
This, in turn, naturally suppresses weed growth and reduces the need for weed killers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppresses
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Micromanagement stifles creativity, motivation, and productivity.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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That stifles competition at home and, with China’s dependence on global consumption, raises concerns about dumping and deflation abroad.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Typically, bees stop laying eggs during the winter, or at least slow down activity, which represses mite activity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 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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The late-night order halts what would have been the nation’s ninth nitrogen execution, a rare reprieve in a state where recent nitrogen deaths involved shaking, gasping and prolonged suffering.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Filing for bankruptcy can trigger an automatic stay that generally halts most collection actions, including lawsuits, garnishments and bank levies, while the case is being processed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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One way Recover quells concerns is through proof-of-concept collections with supply chain partners.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 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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In recent years, tens of thousands of people have gone missing in Mexico, which explains the emphasis on the disappearance statute, which is used when a person or criminal organization deprives someone of liberty and conceals the victim’s fate or whereabouts.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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My dream foundation is one that conceals blemishes but is so imperceptible that people will ask me about my skin care routine.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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An immersive spa day, from signature massages to holistic sessions, silences the noise.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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That America kills children abroad and silences criticism at home.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Dark wood furniture swallows light and takes up floor space in hallways.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
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Infection can happen when someone accidentally swallows contaminated water from pools, splashpads, lakes, or rivers.—
Justin Laube,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 June 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,
12 June 2026
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Their sense of contribution diminishes.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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