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as in silencing
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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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
Others at risk are those taking medication to decrease stomach acid levels, those receiving immune-suppressing therapy or anyone who had recent stomach surgery.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Identifying and naming my jealousy has done far more for me than suppressing it ever did.
—Meehika Barua, Time, 29 May 2026
The platform then identifies what is suppressing that number and maps a concrete path to close it, whether through negotiation positioning, skill prioritization or career moves that maximize earning trajectory.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
And unfortunately, organizations often unintentionally create environments that discourage exploration and human connection by implicitly or explicitly rewarding competition, tolerating destructive behavior from high performers, and suppressing emotional expression in the name of performance.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Kyle Schwarber stands as a stunning exception to the San Diego ballpark’s home-run suppressing history.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Like seawater, ice exerts pressure on the Earth’s crust, suppressing volcanic activity.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Visa barriers and broader geopolitical concerns are suppressing international travel demand, the report said.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
If labor is not simply a commodity, then workers are also consumers, and suppressing their wages suppresses the demand that drives growth.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Identifying and naming my jealousy has done far more for me than suppressing it ever did.
—Meehika Barua, Time, 29 May 2026
The platform then identifies what is suppressing that number and maps a concrete path to close it, whether through negotiation positioning, skill prioritization or career moves that maximize earning trajectory.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
And unfortunately, organizations often unintentionally create environments that discourage exploration and human connection by implicitly or explicitly rewarding competition, tolerating destructive behavior from high performers, and suppressing emotional expression in the name of performance.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Kyle Schwarber stands as a stunning exception to the San Diego ballpark’s home-run suppressing history.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Like seawater, ice exerts pressure on the Earth’s crust, suppressing volcanic activity.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Visa barriers and broader geopolitical concerns are suppressing international travel demand, the report said.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
If labor is not simply a commodity, then workers are also consumers, and suppressing their wages suppresses the demand that drives growth.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppressing
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Meanwhile, Avila-Siqueiros was silencing the Warner bats, allowing just four walks and an error in the first five innings.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Self-silencing pain and allowing it to be silenced, however, had not served me well.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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Players from the top European teams, like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, had already played sixty matches during their regular seasons, before taking to pitches in heat-dome temperatures of ninety-seven degrees and stifling humidity.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Everyone was very, very, very religious, but specifically Christianity and Catholicism, which in my opinion are very stifling religions that are very God-fearing.—
Louis Staples,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
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The court had ruled in favor of the attorneys’ clients, halting the deportation of three family members from India, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and the disciplinary ruling did not alter that November decision.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, the discomfort returned shortly after, halting his progress.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Owens, who tried to reach third, was gunned down by left fielder Brendan Brock, quelling the early threat.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Also quelling demand is China’s pivot toward producing chemicals from raw materials like coal instead of oil, according to analysts.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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She was acquitted of concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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In the roller coaster video, he is seen concealing a box of chicken nuggets before entering the park and later boarding Millennium Force.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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One very rare risk is Naegleria fowleri, which can infect people when contaminated warm freshwater enters the nose—not from swallowing water.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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Avoid swallowing water or getting it up your nose while swimming to lower your risk of giardia and other waterborne parasites.—
Justin Laube,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 June 2026
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The swell on Saturday, which brought moderate 3-to 5-foot surf, was diminishing by the evening and into Sunday, said Sebastian Westerink, meteorologist for the National Weather Service.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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This put him in the unusual position of being both an embarrassment and a hugely valuable asset to the BBC, as well as the focus of frequent criticism from the UK’s right-leaning media, most of whom have a commercial interest in diminishing the BBC.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Viewers have already seen glimpses of the premiere, which involves Aang and Katara subduing a sea serpent while guiding refugees across a treacherous path.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Officers then shot her with a Taser, subduing her enough to take her into custody, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Suppressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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