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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
The answer is that dim residential lighting, at intensities typical of a porch light, suppresses mosquito dormancy more powerfully than even urban warming does.
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John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 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
Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a night shift suppresses melatonin and enhances alertness.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
This, in turn, naturally suppresses weed growth and reduces the need for weed killers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
El Niño typically suppresses Atlantic hurricanes by increasing wind shear that tends to tear developing storms apart.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Phones, computers, and TVs emit blue light, which suppresses melatonin production and can disrupt sleep.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Their approach suppresses interference that normally disrupts signal quality during wide-angle scanning.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 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
Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a night shift suppresses melatonin and enhances alertness.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
This, in turn, naturally suppresses weed growth and reduces the need for weed killers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
El Niño typically suppresses Atlantic hurricanes by increasing wind shear that tends to tear developing storms apart.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Phones, computers, and TVs emit blue light, which suppresses melatonin production and can disrupt sleep.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Their approach suppresses interference that normally disrupts signal quality during wide-angle scanning.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 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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Not necessarily that the basketball becomes easier, but each minute is so tense, both teams are so focused and each possession is so tight that the winner is often decided by which team — or player — can execute when the game halts to a grind.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Cooper’s ruling halts those plans for now.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
30 May 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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Levi’s Cinch Baggy Jeans The jeans' roomy silhouette achieves sweatpants-level comfort without compromising style, enhances airflow, and conceals lines for a flattering fit.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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This sleepy surface conceals the racial and religious tensions between locals and the transient workers who cross the border for employment.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 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,
28 May 2026
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“Suppresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppresses. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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