1
as in to postpone
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the judge suspended the hearing to give the district attorney more time to process evidence
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2
as in to hang
to place on an elevated point without support from below
suspended a banner proclaiming the town's "Heritage Days" from the archway
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Recent Examples of suspend
Corbyn was suspended and formally expelled from the Labour Party in 2024 because of his response to the report.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Indus Waters Treaty has been temporarily suspended following fighting between Pakistan and India.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The Grizzlies suspended Morant for one game after these comments.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The department told the outlet that he is suspended without pay.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Indus Waters Treaty has been temporarily suspended following fighting between Pakistan and India.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The Grizzlies suspended Morant for one game after these comments.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The department told the outlet that he is suspended without pay.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspend
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Clarkson announced her Studio Sessions residency earlier this year but abruptly postponed the run’s first few shows hours before opening night, July 4.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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New grant opportunities and review panels are postponed or canceled, researchers at government laboratories stop collecting and analyzing data, and university projects reliant on federal funding are put at risk.—
Kenneth M. Evans,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Analysts are increasingly highlighting potential red flags hanging over the AI investment cycle, especially the web of deals that some say gives the appearance that funds are simply being passed back and forth between the same companies.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nestled on 30 private acres in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the secluded property threads streams and waterfalls beneath stone bridges, across gentle knolls, and under low-hanging eaves, all hinting at a hobbit-house inspiration without ever tipping into twee fantasy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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His solitude is interrupted by the arrival of his brother Jem (Sean Bean), who is looking for a connection with his son Brian (Samuel Bottomley), and seeking Ray’s help.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The program serves just shy of 42 million Americans—although benefits are going to be interrupted in November due to a lack of appropriations stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The election will be a test of whether Mamdani, and his focus on lowering the cost of living, can bring back nonwhite voters who swung to the right.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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When the Ferris wheel goes, the cars are supposed to swing with it, but it got stuck.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Congress has now adjourned for the week and is too late to prevent a lapse in food stamp benefits.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Because a quorum of senators was not on hand and could not be rallied in about 10 minutes, the branch adjourned until Thursday.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pink fuzzy monster creature was seen dangling from James' black bag.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Priced between 40 euros for the smallest individual trinkets and up to 1,290 euros for a ball necklace with 20 dangling objects, the collaboration will drop on Thursday at Avgvst’s flagship in Berlin and online.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Suspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspend. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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