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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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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
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Within two weeks, I was suspended for fighting.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
With official data gathering suspended during the government shutdown, investors are paying close attention to data from private sources like Challenger to understand what is happening in the labor market.
—Jessica Guynn, 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
Some food-safety inspections were temporarily suspended, trash piled up in national parks, federal landmarks and museums closed, and some airports shuttered checkpoints due to fewer Transportation Security Administration officers to screen passengers.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
One of the biggest stories to come out of Week 9 was that Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu had been suspended for a game after multiple instances of the hip-drop tackle.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Flights to Caribbean countries have been suspended for the past several days.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
But flights to Montego Bay and Ian Fleming International Airport remain suspended.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Within two weeks, I was suspended for fighting.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
With official data gathering suspended during the government shutdown, investors are paying close attention to data from private sources like Challenger to understand what is happening in the labor market.
—Jessica Guynn, 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
Some food-safety inspections were temporarily suspended, trash piled up in national parks, federal landmarks and museums closed, and some airports shuttered checkpoints due to fewer Transportation Security Administration officers to screen passengers.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
One of the biggest stories to come out of Week 9 was that Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu had been suspended for a game after multiple instances of the hip-drop tackle.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Flights to Caribbean countries have been suspended for the past several days.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
But flights to Montego Bay and Ian Fleming International Airport remain suspended.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 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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Banijay Entertainment profits were up 5% over the first nine months of this year but today’s financials revealed production on some of the super-indie’s shows have been postponed until next year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their return date has been postponed indefinitely, according to state broadcaster CCTV, which offered no further details.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Long sunlit strands of vines hung from its branches.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Larger tools, like rakes and shovels, should be safely hung or otherwise stored vertically.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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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In Manassas Park, Virginia, a city that is nearly 40% Hispanic, the electorate swung 22 points to the left last week for Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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In May, the indictment said, Clase agreed to throw a ball at a certain point in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Suspended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspended. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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