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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 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued an emergency order suspending the massage therapist license of Holt Marshall Field of Pflugerville, the agency said in a news release Monday.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
However, while the Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara airports remain operational, many airlines are still suspending the majority of their flights, and the hubs are difficult to reach due to road closures in the area.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Customs and Border Protection will also be suspending Global Entry, and all officers assigned to process Global Entry travelers will be reassigned to process all other arriving travelers.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon’s martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In September, the City Council passed an ordinance suspending the anti-discrimination ordinance.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Inspired by a string of recent Central Indiana shootings, the bill would allow the chair of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to more immediately address violence at bars by suspending alcohol licenses without a public hearing for up to three days, so long as certain conditions apply.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
But some animal welfare activists have pushed the administration to go further, suspending primate imports for research purposes entirely.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
The memo, obtained and reviewed by The Star, calls for sweeping cuts to ensure basic services within the department can continue through the end of the fiscal year by suspending overtime.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
However, while the Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara airports remain operational, many airlines are still suspending the majority of their flights, and the hubs are difficult to reach due to road closures in the area.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Customs and Border Protection will also be suspending Global Entry, and all officers assigned to process Global Entry travelers will be reassigned to process all other arriving travelers.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon’s martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In September, the City Council passed an ordinance suspending the anti-discrimination ordinance.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Inspired by a string of recent Central Indiana shootings, the bill would allow the chair of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to more immediately address violence at bars by suspending alcohol licenses without a public hearing for up to three days, so long as certain conditions apply.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
But some animal welfare activists have pushed the administration to go further, suspending primate imports for research purposes entirely.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
The memo, obtained and reviewed by The Star, calls for sweeping cuts to ensure basic services within the department can continue through the end of the fiscal year by suspending overtime.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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At the last minute, just before the resolution was to be voted on in the House, the Clintons agreed to sit for a deposition, postponing further consideration of a contempt vote.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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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,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers star then passed to a hustling Austin Reaves, who took a few dribbles to get a Kings defender to commit before making an alley-oop pass to James for a two-handed, rim-hanging dunk.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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There could only be one reason for the black curtain hanging at Gampel Pavilion ahead of Saturday’s Senior Day game against Seton Hall.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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The carpeting and furnishings in these three areas and its electrical outlets were redone just two years ago, according to the Kennedy Center, and were accomplished without interrupting performances and programming.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Portal North Bridge, by contrast, stands tall enough for ships to pass underneath without interrupting train traffic.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her foot is growing, but the rest of her, built for dangling, persists in toppling her onto her side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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In all, the Ducks sent five players to Milan for this year’s Winter Olympic Games, and two of them returned home with medals dangling from their necks.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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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.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Suspending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspending. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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