1
as in postponing
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 hanging
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 suspending
If a fair and reasonable resolution is not reached within 72 hours, more than 150 agents and managers will begin a collective boycott of Casting Networks, suspending all submissions and participation until the new fee structure is withdrawn or restructured.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
This could include sanctioning, censuring or suspending a judge, or recommending a judge be removed from office.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
The state and federal governments argued that NEPA does not apply to the state, and the appellate court agreed with them, suspending the lower court’s decision pending arguments on the merits of the appeal and wresting the case from District Judge Kathleen Williams until the appeal is resolved.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The Department of Education has resumed a key student loan forgiveness program after originally suspending it since July.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Teachers spoke to IndyStar about how suspending and merging education degrees could impact Indiana's teacher shortage.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Restaurant owners are suspending liquor sales to reassure nervous customers.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The shutdown will end when Congress passes and Trump signs an appropriations bill to fund the federal departments and agencies that are currently suspending operations.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
News round-up FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has indicated that the game’s world governing body won’t move to vote on suspending Israel from its competitions until Europe’s UEFA reaches a decision first.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
This could include sanctioning, censuring or suspending a judge, or recommending a judge be removed from office.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
The state and federal governments argued that NEPA does not apply to the state, and the appellate court agreed with them, suspending the lower court’s decision pending arguments on the merits of the appeal and wresting the case from District Judge Kathleen Williams until the appeal is resolved.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The Department of Education has resumed a key student loan forgiveness program after originally suspending it since July.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Teachers spoke to IndyStar about how suspending and merging education degrees could impact Indiana's teacher shortage.
—Tory Basile, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Restaurant owners are suspending liquor sales to reassure nervous customers.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The shutdown will end when Congress passes and Trump signs an appropriations bill to fund the federal departments and agencies that are currently suspending operations.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
News round-up FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has indicated that the game’s world governing body won’t move to vote on suspending Israel from its competitions until Europe’s UEFA reaches a decision first.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jenner donned a black leather bra and matching micro shorts that had hanging silver chains attached at the hips.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The one specific pressing issue hanging over the Bengals is the future of star defensive end Trey Handrickson, who has been at odds with them for months.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Biotech firms are also trying to halt the process, but at a different point — by interrupting various communication pathways involved in cell death.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dickinson says, interrupting his story.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lingerie was paired with a gold netted one-piece cover-up with silver bulbs dangling off it.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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As for accessories, the actress kept her pieces mostly simple, save for a pair of simple silver dangling earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The airport Board of Directors approved the agreement before adjourning a special meeting called for the purpose of negotiating an agreement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Suspending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspending. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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