1
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
When enforcement actions sweep through a community, fear suppresses economic activity almost overnight.
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Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Plus, the blue light our devices emit suppresses melatonin, the hormone connected to sleep regulation.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Results show that covalent bridging suppresses framework dissolution and maintains structural integrity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Dietary protein suppresses ghrelin, a hormone that increases appetite.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
The lawsuit also challenges KU’s camping policy, which generally prohibits overnight camping except in limited circumstances such as athletic tailgating, arguing it is enforced in a way that suppresses expressive activity.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
At the same time, a cooler North Atlantic (negative AMO phase) suppresses moisture transport into the monsoon system.
—Jay Kakade
december 15, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2025
This organic material keeps moisture in the soil, regulates soil temperature, and suppresses weeds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
That setup suppresses storm systems, keeps skies mostly clear and allows daytime temperatures to soar.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Plus, the blue light our devices emit suppresses melatonin, the hormone connected to sleep regulation.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Results show that covalent bridging suppresses framework dissolution and maintains structural integrity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Dietary protein suppresses ghrelin, a hormone that increases appetite.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
The lawsuit also challenges KU’s camping policy, which generally prohibits overnight camping except in limited circumstances such as athletic tailgating, arguing it is enforced in a way that suppresses expressive activity.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
At the same time, a cooler North Atlantic (negative AMO phase) suppresses moisture transport into the monsoon system.
—Jay Kakade
december 15, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2025
This organic material keeps moisture in the soil, regulates soil temperature, and suppresses weeds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
That setup suppresses storm systems, keeps skies mostly clear and allows daytime temperatures to soar.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppresses
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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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Over-regulation stifles American growth and aids China in this crucial race for global strength.—
Samuel Field,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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The order temporarily halts enforcement of the law on cruise ships while the appeals process moves forward, her email noted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Judge halts end of deportation protections for South Sudanese.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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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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Bedsure Twin Heated Blanket With a fleece top and faux shearling backing, the blanket’s thick fabric conceals the wires, giving it the feel of a cozy throw rather than a typical heated blanket.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Someone on her team silences the chatter like a classroom teacher and urges everyone to search.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Strong, steady performance silences speculation better than any defense.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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That timing hasn’t been lost on the festival’s critics, who say the high-profile American comics are lending legitimacy to a government that represses dissent, jails activists and restricts free speech.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 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,
6 Jan. 2026
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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