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
Sigma's coatings and the lens hood prove effective enough in suppressing the effect, short of shots where the sun itself is prominently in frame.
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PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
This ensures lithium is deposited smoothly across the anode, effectively suppressing dendrite growth even under rapid-charging conditions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
In this growing method, fruit trees are grown near particular companion plants that benefit fruit tree growth, such as pest-repelling flowers, soil-improving legumes, or weed-suppressing groundcovers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Practical strategies to keep anger in check Great leaders understand that emotional discipline is not about suppressing feelings but instead channeling them productively.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
People who have had liver disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV, or thalassemia, are receiving immune suppressing therapy, take medicine that decreases stomach acid levels or have had recent stomach surgery are at higher risk of infection.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
It's expected to be a big player in treating chronic pain in the near future, assisting the brain in dialing down pain signals and naturally suppressing inflammation that results from the haywire neuronal messaging.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent research suggests that myokines help prevent cancer by suppressing cancer cell growth and proliferation.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
The Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google, which began in 2020, accused the company of unlawfully suppressing competition by locking in default search deals with device manufacturers and browser developers.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
This ensures lithium is deposited smoothly across the anode, effectively suppressing dendrite growth even under rapid-charging conditions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
In this growing method, fruit trees are grown near particular companion plants that benefit fruit tree growth, such as pest-repelling flowers, soil-improving legumes, or weed-suppressing groundcovers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Practical strategies to keep anger in check Great leaders understand that emotional discipline is not about suppressing feelings but instead channeling them productively.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
People who have had liver disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV, or thalassemia, are receiving immune suppressing therapy, take medicine that decreases stomach acid levels or have had recent stomach surgery are at higher risk of infection.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
It's expected to be a big player in treating chronic pain in the near future, assisting the brain in dialing down pain signals and naturally suppressing inflammation that results from the haywire neuronal messaging.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent research suggests that myokines help prevent cancer by suppressing cancer cell growth and proliferation.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
The Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google, which began in 2020, accused the company of unlawfully suppressing competition by locking in default search deals with device manufacturers and browser developers.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppressing
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But Kennedy has already propagated an insidious revolution within the agencies under his control, using a playbook familiar to illiberal leaders—culling expertise, silencing critics, and weaponizing administrative procedure to grant a veneer of legitimacy to his actions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Moreno countered that the ruling party was silencing opposition voices and insisted Fernández Noroña had instigated the fight.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lately, however, that search for control has become overly cautious, stifling attacking adventure.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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After enduring a stifling sea of sameness in the basic design of the iPhone since the iPhone X, Apple’s new line of iPhone 17s finally brings a very diverse and distinctive breadth of offerings to people looking for an iPhone.—
Bob O’Donnell,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship AIDS relief program, according to international organizations and members of Congress who warn the cuts are already hurting patients and halting critical projects globally.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goldman Sachs says surging investment in AI among the S&P 500 companies is diverting funds from stock buybacks, halting their usual yearly growth.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Giddey also took a significant step toward quelling concerns about him as a shooter.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Dalai Lama has been the key figure quelling violence when grassroots dissatisfaction has escalated into episodic uprisings in Tibet.—
Tenzin Dorjee,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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Shoplifting over $250 by concealing.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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My District 2 neighbors are making clear that concealing identities already undermines trust, strips away civil liberties and sets a dangerous precedent.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Vision may be impacted and the sufferer will demonstrate symptoms of dementia before, ultimately, losing the ability to perform basic functions like eating, swallowing and breathing.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The epiglottis blocks the trachea during swallowing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, diminishing perceptions that a college education is very important have occurred relatively equally among both Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that other factors must also be at play.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Giants won in all kinds of encouraging ways while subduing the wild-card-leading Cubs in a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The two also showed a demonstration of what a K9 takedown looks like, with Humphries acting as a target and K9 Bob subduing him.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Suppressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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