Synonyms of suspended

suspended 1 of 3

adjective

as in dangling

extending freely from a support from above

a tree decorated with an array of suspended ornaments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dangling
• hanging
• pendent
• dependent
• pendulous
• sagging
• flagging
• drooping
• wilting
• lolling

suspended

2 of 3

adverb

as in deferred

Related Words

• deferred
• postponed
• delayed

Dissimilar Words

• afoot
• under weigh
• under way

suspended

3 of 3

verb

past tense of suspend

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponed
• interrupted
• adjourned
• recessed
• deferred
• prorogated
• prorogued
• halted
• reserved
• revoked
• dispersed
• terminated
• discontinued
• disbanded
• dissolved
• recalled
• stopped
• closed
• broke off
• called
• shelved
• ended
• rescinded
• concluded
• put off
• held off
• tabled
• intermitted
• nullified
• wrapped up
• annulled
• aborted
• repealed
• invalidated
• wound up
• voided
• quashed
• abrogated
• negated
• called off
• broke up
• dropped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• launched
• extended
• continued
• inaugurated
• prolonged
• proceeded
• carried on
• resumed
• renewed
• reopened
• called
• drew out
• summoned
• assembled
• convened
• mustered
• rallied
• convoked

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hung
• dangled
• swung
• slung
• strung
• mounted
• hooked
• pinned
• draped
• extended (out)
• tacked
• projected
• fell
• protruded
• stuck out
• festooned
• depended
• garlanded
• jutted
• cascaded
• balanced
• poised
• overhung

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suspended

Verb

Two other executives were also suspended for their roles, including team president Lawrence Frank for six months, and Leonard was fined $700,000. — Matt Schubert, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Warren, who was suspended by DeSantis in 2022 and now serves as the deputy legal director of Democracy Defenders Fund, said there’s no way to know the full extent of the grand jury’s investigation. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Once a referendum is certified for a ballot, the law creating the new map is to be suspended until voters approve or reject the referendum in November. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Besides, it was rumored that all commuter train activity was suspended. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Cave-In-Rock Ferry connecting Illinois and Kentucky on the lower Ohio River suspended operations in July due to contract disputes and no date has been set for service to resume. — Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026

Kalshi also suspended three political candidates in Minnesota, Texas, and Virigina who allegedly attempted to trade on their own campaigns, a trend the platform says has continued. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

In a statement early Thursday morning, the agency said the line has been suspended to help reduce train congestion between Daly City and Colma. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Castro was suspended from ICE in February while authorities pursued an investigation. — Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing suspended

• suspended animation