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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
The agency is seeking a temporary restraining order to bar the federal Housing and Urban Development Department from suspending the funds.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But not all commissioners agreed that suspending the cameras was the right solution.
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Sofia Baltodano
june 29,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The extra-large ice spheres will keep your drinks cool for longer while also suspending your seashell decor for the full length of the party.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
László Moholy-Nagy hovers low over a gaggle of pigeons, suspending the viewer uneasily between protector and predator.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Some cut routes that were less profitable or in-demand, American Airlines is temporarily suspending six domestic routes from August to October.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 June 2026
Some states are suspending tax breaks or considering moratoriums on data center construction.
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Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The day after the match, the New York Times reported Trump has considered suspending a basic constitutional right in order to jail anyone for virtually anything without having to justify it to a judge.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Tehran responded to the first bombing campaign by suspending all cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors and launching a bunch of missiles at Israel.
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Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But not all commissioners agreed that suspending the cameras was the right solution.
—
Sofia Baltodano
june 29,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The extra-large ice spheres will keep your drinks cool for longer while also suspending your seashell decor for the full length of the party.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
László Moholy-Nagy hovers low over a gaggle of pigeons, suspending the viewer uneasily between protector and predator.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Some cut routes that were less profitable or in-demand, American Airlines is temporarily suspending six domestic routes from August to October.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 June 2026
Some states are suspending tax breaks or considering moratoriums on data center construction.
—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The day after the match, the New York Times reported Trump has considered suspending a basic constitutional right in order to jail anyone for virtually anything without having to justify it to a judge.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Tehran responded to the first bombing campaign by suspending all cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors and launching a bunch of missiles at Israel.
—
Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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Those who keep postponing the conversation risk leaving their heirs not a fortune but a locked archive whose contents can only be guessed at.
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Not long after, a banner made by Algerian fans was hanging behind one of the goals.
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An olive tree with wraparound seating anchors the patio, while an interior bar with hanging plants offers TVs that screen live sports.
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The breaks have been criticised for interrupting matches in mild weather and creating opportunities for broadcasters to show commercials.
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An older festival trailer starring Gibson features the star interrupting a break-in, while Garcia also learns about break-ins in his short film.
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Dive coasters feature a brief stop at the top of the lift hill that leaves riders dangling over a vertical drop for a few seconds before the brakes are released.
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In revisiting that story here, Stanton taps into fresh reserves of emotion and also invests the simple, familiar image of a tire swing dangling from a tree with a vast totemic significance.
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That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.
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The Brown Act doesn’t specify rules for adjourning a meeting, said David Loy, legal director of the First Amendment Coalition.
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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.
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“Suspending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspending. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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