1
as in postponed
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 hung
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 suspended
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Fourteen players were suspended last year for positive tests, including two under the major league program.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Kepler, who spent last season with the Philadelphia Phillies, was suspended 80 games after testing positive for an anabolic steroid.
—Chelsea Janes, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition, involuntary wage garnishments and increasing interest rates were suspended.
—Tevon Blair, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Rice was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
When a sheriff shot two of the defendants, one fatally, before they could be retried, Moore called for him to be suspended and charged with murder.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Dugan has pleaded not guilty and is currently suspended with pay from her judicial position.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Koepka is eligible to play in all four majors this year, even if he is suspended by the PGA, because of his 2023 win at Oak Hill.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Fourteen players were suspended last year for positive tests, including two under the major league program.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Kepler, who spent last season with the Philadelphia Phillies, was suspended 80 games after testing positive for an anabolic steroid.
—Chelsea Janes, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition, involuntary wage garnishments and increasing interest rates were suspended.
—Tevon Blair, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Rice was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
When a sheriff shot two of the defendants, one fatally, before they could be retried, Moore called for him to be suspended and charged with murder.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Dugan has pleaded not guilty and is currently suspended with pay from her judicial position.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspended
Adjective
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Naru aside, Killer of Killers and Badlands have left a few dangling story threads.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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John Mulaney has postponed three upcoming shows in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thursday night's Bulls game against the Miami Heat at the United Center was postponed due to condensation on the court.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One woman carried a flag for Palestine, while a man banging a cowbell hung a flag of communist Cuba on his backpack.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Nikolas Lanum , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Keep Messes Hidden If the area under your kitchen or bathroom sink is open, a curtain hung from a tension rod can keep cleaning supplies and necessities hidden, while adding a touch of farmhouse or cottage charm.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Of the other methods – including electrocution, lethal gas and hanging – lethal injection had the highest botch rate of more than 7%. ‘An embrace of brutality’ Still, states have remained averse to the firing squad, a position that experts who spoke to CNN believe stems from its overt violence.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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The neutral material keeps it from looking like an eye sore and can be expanded for more hanging space as needed.—
Micaela Arnett,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2024
Verb
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Seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted because Spain's government estimated more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage in September.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of people working at overseas bases in Europe have had their salaries interrupted since the shutdown began almost six weeks ago.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The gems dangled from Fox's lace-up bodice, which featured scarlet boning and a sweetheart neckline.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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His arm dangled at his side as Denegal headed for the treatment tent on the SDSU sideline.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All of the previous hearings have adjourned without a plea bargain or trial date.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 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
Verb
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Chiefs’ special teams also never swung the field with a return for a touchdown.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Suspended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspended. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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