1
as in silencing
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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2
as in stifling
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 halting
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 quelling
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 concealing
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 suppressing
In my case, treatment looks like temporarily suppressing the adenomyosis with Lupron injections before attempting another embryo transfer to create the best possible environment for implantation.
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L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic was violently suppressing antigovernment protests across the country.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
But Iran’s ruling regime has been in place for almost 50 years, is well entrenched and has a long history of suppressing dissent.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Most islet-cell therapies still require lifelong treatment with immune-suppressing drugs, restricting transplants to only the most severe cases in which patients can no longer manage their diabetes with insulin alone.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Gill is a storm of rage, magnificently suppressing George’s base instincts for the sake of decorum.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The costs of enduring bullying, suppressing my inherent femininity, and failing to square my growing attraction to men with my religious upbringing all became clear over the next decade, in the form of a drug addiction, a few psych-ward stays, and the beginning of a long recovery.
—Ben Appel, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
His father, Iran's last king, had a close relationship with the United States, but he was also known for suppressing opposition and showering his friends with wealth.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Larry Ellison’s takeover of TikTok has led to claims by users that the app is suppressing pro-Palestine content.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic was violently suppressing antigovernment protests across the country.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
But Iran’s ruling regime has been in place for almost 50 years, is well entrenched and has a long history of suppressing dissent.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Most islet-cell therapies still require lifelong treatment with immune-suppressing drugs, restricting transplants to only the most severe cases in which patients can no longer manage their diabetes with insulin alone.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Gill is a storm of rage, magnificently suppressing George’s base instincts for the sake of decorum.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The costs of enduring bullying, suppressing my inherent femininity, and failing to square my growing attraction to men with my religious upbringing all became clear over the next decade, in the form of a drug addiction, a few psych-ward stays, and the beginning of a long recovery.
—Ben Appel, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
His father, Iran's last king, had a close relationship with the United States, but he was also known for suppressing opposition and showering his friends with wealth.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Larry Ellison’s takeover of TikTok has led to claims by users that the app is suppressing pro-Palestine content.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppressing
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Simmons said Tarrant families are tired of O’Hare’s bullying, silencing and antics.—
Rachel Royster
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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The city put out a news release naming her and accusing her of endangering lives, disrupting civic engagement, silencing residents, intimidating, and interfering with democracy.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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But waning financial support, due in part to a animal rights group targeting national sponsors, has shrunk the purse while inflation is stifling young mushers trying to make a go of it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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With no discernable reason beyond intimidation, Hasner approved this staggering waste of taxpayer funds, stifling the First Amendment right of peaceable assembly.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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His comments came after Putin asked the government and companies to consider halting gas supplies to the European market without waiting for an import ban.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s massively good news after his 2023 season ended early thanks to a ruptured Achilles in Week 12, halting what was looking to be his best professional season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sales of the iPhone have also been instrumental in quelling Wall Street’s concerns about where the company stands in the AI race.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Some of Altman’s and OpenAI’s social media push over the weekend seemed aimed at quelling concerns among the company’s own employees over the Pentagon contract.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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That contrast — a polished surface concealing something sinister — appears to define the show’s visual and emotional language.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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A day before the council met to discuss the new legislation, the Milwaukee Police Department modified its policies to explicitly prohibit officers from concealing their identity with face masks.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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However, people with swallowing issues could be in danger due to weaker muscle tone and a loss of sensory input, Duyka said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bella Hadid, however, has been bucking this trend throughout her time in Paris and beyond, largely opting for denim that highlights her footwear rather than swallowing them up.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
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Puerto Rico is missing Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa due to insurance restrictions, considerably diminishing their firepower, but have solid pitching and the advantage of playing at home in their group stage.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Palomar’s 48 partner agencies are similarly affected by diminishing VOCA funds.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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Multiple officers were involved in subduing Guity and placing him in handcuffs, police said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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As the representative for the armed wing of a human empire, you're tasked with subduing these Lovecraftian abominations and securing a foothold for humanity on alien worlds.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Suppressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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