as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
learned that suppression of her angry feelings didn't necessarily make them go away
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Recent Examples of suppression
And in an era of GLP-1 medications and appetite suppression, where people may dramatically reduce food intake without necessarily protecting nutritional density at the same time, this could be more relevant than ever.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Golden Knights were an excellent shot-suppression team in the regular season, but the Hurricanes were one of only two teams to allow fewer shots.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The controversy echoes the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where fans carrying anti-regime imagery faced harassment and suppression from local authorities.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
This was a radical statement at a time when unions often faced violent suppression from employers and police.
—Nathan Schneider, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Golden Knights were an excellent shot-suppression team in the regular season, but the Hurricanes were one of only two teams to allow fewer shots.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The controversy echoes the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where fans carrying anti-regime imagery faced harassment and suppression from local authorities.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
This was a radical statement at a time when unions often faced violent suppression from employers and police.
—Nathan Schneider, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppression
Noun
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Both dishes were perfectly prepared al dente and sauced with restraint, unlike many Italian-American eateries.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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As the broader fashion landscape moves away from restraint and toward self-expression, wedding guest dressing is evolving alongside it.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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This repression sparked years of protests and widened the divide between his government and the public, ultimately leading to his resignation.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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According to recent polling by the firm Meganálisis, Rodríguez continues to face deeply negative approval ratings, with many Venezuelans still associating the interim government with corruption, repression and economic collapse linked to the final years of Chavismo.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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My professional experience spans multiple disciplines, including serving as a police officer, a business owner and a licensed therapist, which provides me with a well-rounded and versatile skill set.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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The channels will carry soccer, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling and combat sports including boxing, among other disciplines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Amy Lawrence pointed out that, while Arsenal possess that type of player, there is a level of inhibition.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Alcohol relieves social inhibition.—
Jonathan Avery,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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“Suppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppression. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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