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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
Thermal and pressure bonding of a capping layer The research team showed that thermal and pressure bonding of a capping layer to a perovskite surface suppresses defect initiation from iodide loss and enhances long-term stability.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The crab-eating frog, on the other hand, suppresses urea excretion during salt exposure, which allows the levels to rise safely.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This suppresses the release of the sleep hormone melatonin and promotes alertness.
—Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
Keep Stress in Check Stress suppresses the immune system, increasing vulnerability to cold-causing viruses.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Molochnikov’s Extremist, backed by Ben Stiller and John Lesher, is a resonant anti-war short that shows what happens when activism collides with an authoritarian regime that suppresses human rights and other freedoms.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
When enforcement actions sweep through a community, fear suppresses economic activity almost overnight.
—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
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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The crab-eating frog, on the other hand, suppresses urea excretion during salt exposure, which allows the levels to rise safely.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This suppresses the release of the sleep hormone melatonin and promotes alertness.
—Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
Keep Stress in Check Stress suppresses the immune system, increasing vulnerability to cold-causing viruses.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Molochnikov’s Extremist, backed by Ben Stiller and John Lesher, is a resonant anti-war short that shows what happens when activism collides with an authoritarian regime that suppresses human rights and other freedoms.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
When enforcement actions sweep through a community, fear suppresses economic activity almost overnight.
—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
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
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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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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Flights at New York City at LaGuardia Airport and JFK faced slight delays and halts Saturday afternoon.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
17 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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Scientists have long theorized that the icy crust above the ocean conceals evidence of organic compounds and energy sources – the ingredients to life.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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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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Violent crime is also common, and the government violently represses journalists and dissidents.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perception of risks diminishes, perhaps not entirely, but enough to misperceive the balance of challenge versus ability.—
Christopher Ferguson,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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