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
Identifying and naming my jealousy has done far more for me than suppressing it ever did.
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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
One of the purposes of applying mulch—in addition to suppressing weeds, regulating soil temperatures, and, if biodegradable mulch is used, enhancing the soil quality—is to conserve soil moisture.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
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
One of the purposes of applying mulch—in addition to suppressing weeds, regulating soil temperatures, and, if biodegradable mulch is used, enhancing the soil quality—is to conserve soil moisture.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 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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Since the party rose to power in 2014, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm, critics have accused it of stifling civil liberties and the press, pursuing a Hindu-first agenda, and inflaming religious divisions within India’s secular democracy.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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In a new statement, Kalshi spokesperson Elisabeth Diana emphasizes the company’s position that prediction markets can be additive to the reality TV experience, creating excitement rather than stifling viewership.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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And Miller has been struggling with a black issues this year, halting his development.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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She’s done the same by halting automatic contributions to her retirement, canceling doctor’s appointments and cutting grocery items.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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And then there’s a man falling from a building, smoke bombs, and an army quelling protesters.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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After Congress passed a law lifting restrictions on the army’s role in quelling civil unrest late Tuesday, Paz now has the constitutional authority to invoke this power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Missing evidence raises the question of whether that will be grounds to dismiss the pending criminal case against a couple charged with allegedly using their two massage parlors as a front for prostitution, while concealing massive amounts of cash from taxes.—
Christin Lazerus,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Shoplifting by concealing merchandise.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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The notion of a film set swallowing its own crew is fitting given the source material.—
Olivia Tauber,
Vanity Fair,
25 May 2026
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Second, foundational models are swallowing the application layer.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Trump has also proposed slashing nearly $800 million from the park system’s roughly $3-billion operating budget — potentially diminishing the ability to keep facilities clean and control crowds.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The singer-songwriter’s forthright and wistful new record, Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, is an exercise in revisitation that yields expanding, not diminishing, returns.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 May 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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Trump thought the Secret Service did an excellent job subduing the gunman but the White House is reviewing security for major events for the country's 250th anniversary.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Suppressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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