SUSPENDING Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

suspending

verb

present participle of suspend

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 An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting. — Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim dealsigned about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting. — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026 To contain the attack, the company had to take its systems offline, which also meant suspending its booking and dispatch services, effectively bringing operations to a standstill and leaving customers without rides. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 The league has not ruled out the possibility of suspending Leonard or voiding his contract. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Charlotte is suspending a data center focus group following criticism that its work was rushed and lacked transparency. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 But then, in 1995, President Bill Clinton signed a bill suspending protection for Willamette and hundreds of other forests, opening them to new logging. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Another is public relations, in that players would likely face criticism for abruptly suspending, and potentially ending, the 2026 season. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 By suspending the implementation of the sanction, the judicial body subjects the person sanctioned to a probationary period of one to four years. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending

Verb

Put your quick mind to work by starting the task everyone keeps postponing, and let your wit warm the room instead of cutting through it.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Forty-two percent report postponing or canceling major life events.

— Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of postponing

Verb

One notable exception was our guide for the nature walk and hanging bridges hike, who was knowledgeable and friendly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Especially in containers and hanging baskets, regular fertilizing is essential for keeping petunias blooming and vigorous all summer long.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Definition of hanging

Verb

The sleek silhouette turned to reveal a dangling cross necklace draped across the open back, adding an unexpected finishing touch.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026
The majority of people sitting in those seats—click-clacking away on their computers with an IV dangling from one arm—are women, including me.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 15 July 2026

Definition of dangling

Verb

That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.

— George Petras, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Ackerson, who was in the caucus meeting when the plan to recess was discussed, voted against recessing.

— Eleanor McCrary, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Jan. 2025

Definition of recessing

Verb

The Brown Act doesn’t specify rules for adjourning a meeting, said David Loy, legal director of the First Amendment Coalition.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Ten days later, the Senate voted on two more of the articles of impeachment, both votes again falling one vote shy of conviction, before adjourning the trial sine die, or with no date chosen to reconvene.

— USA Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026