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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as in hanged
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
Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The Warsaw team replaced that entire setup with atoms of rubidium suspended in a glass cell and illuminated by three ultra-stable lasers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Following the order, several hospitals suspended or reevaluated such programs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Workers at Europe’s two biggest seaports have temporarily suspended their labor action as more vessels pile up near the oft-congested gateways.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Jodi Harding was certified to run but has since suspended her campaign after sheriff's reports detailing underage drinking at her home were made public.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Those values may be challenged under Madagascar’s new military government, which has suspended the constitution and says a referendum will be held in two years.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Reeve was subsequently suspended for Game 4 of the series — in which the Lynx were eliminated — for her comments.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Gates has since been suspended with pay from her role as an occupational therapist at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the school district confirmed to Fox News Digital.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, China and India agreed to resume direct flights, which had been suspended since the COVID pandemic.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The Warsaw team replaced that entire setup with atoms of rubidium suspended in a glass cell and illuminated by three ultra-stable lasers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Following the order, several hospitals suspended or reevaluated such programs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Workers at Europe’s two biggest seaports have temporarily suspended their labor action as more vessels pile up near the oft-congested gateways.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Jodi Harding was certified to run but has since suspended her campaign after sheriff's reports detailing underage drinking at her home were made public.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Those values may be challenged under Madagascar’s new military government, which has suspended the constitution and says a referendum will be held in two years.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Reeve was subsequently suspended for Game 4 of the series — in which the Lynx were eliminated — for her comments.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Gates has since been suspended with pay from her role as an occupational therapist at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the school district confirmed to Fox News Digital.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspended
Adjective
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But with so many dangling threads, there’s already a clamor amongst the viewers and the cast/crew for another season.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Eurovision Song Contest was going to hold a vote, in November, on not having Israel compete next year, and that vote has now been postponed.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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While the company failed to convince Weksler to issue a stay that would have postponed pretrial discovery, a motion for summary judgement is still pending.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 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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Romo was starting to describe how Mahomes was complaining about the attempt being unsuccessful when he was interrupted by the Chiefs running the ball and picking up the first down.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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His interception interrupted a 48-yard drive that appeared headed straight for the end zone.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their arms had fallen off; their internal organs hung outside their bodies.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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The sign is a replica of one that hung over the roadway in the 1920s and 1930s.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The inquest into Hatton’s death was opened on Thursday and adjourned until March 20, 2026.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The government is in shutdown after the Senate adjourned Tuesday evening without passing a funding resolution, and the midnight deadline to keep all federal operations running passed.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Economic deals were again dangled, and – crucially – there was an agreement for a second face-to-face presidential summit, this time in Budapest, Hungary, where ending the Ukraine war could once more be discussed, if not agreed.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Born into poverty in the shadow of old Memorial Stadium, Chico had light mocha skin, greenish-brown eyes, and a tail that dangled from the back of his head.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sandbags and plywood protected the windows, but the materials were recessed to be less noticeable, and fresh vehicle tracks marked the ground nearby.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Suspended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspended. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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