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
Prosecutors will recommend a five-year prison sentence for each count, suspending all but one year to run consecutively as part of Clingman's plea deal, according to WJLA.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The Legislative Audit Bureau will examine the DPI’s oversight of educator misconduct cases, including the quality of its investigations, the steps for revoking or suspending licenses and whether the agency’s policies follow state law.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The commission is tasked with investigating judicial misconduct, and at the most severe, a public complaint brought by the commission can end with the Michigan Supreme Court suspending or removing a judge.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Secretary Rubio sent a cable suspending every program outright.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Here's what travelers should know about Spirit Airlines suspending service from Phoenix.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Michigan is suspending food assistance payments starting in November until further notice, according to the state health department.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Hypersonic Levitation in Cell Isolation A new method of isolating and suspending cells, called hypersonic levitation and spinning (HLS), relies on acoustic resonators and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to yield biology breakthroughs.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Boozman's remarks to reporters on Tuesday followed the department's recent warning to state agencies about suspending allotments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, citing the nearly monthlong federal government shutdown as the reason.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The Legislative Audit Bureau will examine the DPI’s oversight of educator misconduct cases, including the quality of its investigations, the steps for revoking or suspending licenses and whether the agency’s policies follow state law.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The commission is tasked with investigating judicial misconduct, and at the most severe, a public complaint brought by the commission can end with the Michigan Supreme Court suspending or removing a judge.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Secretary Rubio sent a cable suspending every program outright.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Here's what travelers should know about Spirit Airlines suspending service from Phoenix.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Michigan is suspending food assistance payments starting in November until further notice, according to the state health department.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Hypersonic Levitation in Cell Isolation A new method of isolating and suspending cells, called hypersonic levitation and spinning (HLS), relies on acoustic resonators and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to yield biology breakthroughs.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Boozman's remarks to reporters on Tuesday followed the department's recent warning to state agencies about suspending allotments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, citing the nearly monthlong federal government shutdown as the reason.
—Arkansas Online, 29 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,
8 Nov. 2025
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the emotional moment, Parsons was easy to see on the field, on both knees, looking deep in prayer with his head hanging down and his eyes closed.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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With its numerous terraces and hanging gardens, the house flows organically down the slope to the scenic Pittwater waterway, creating a perfect harmony with the surrounding mature trees and natural shrubbery.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Nantambu was arrested in June on charges of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace by interrupting a lawful assembly, revealing a link between the incidents.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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An early appearance from the Editor means premature evaluation — a mind interrupting itself just as the creative thoughts were getting fun.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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If Bellinger or Grisham returns, though, Domínguez and/or Jones could find their names dangling as trade bait for the other 29 teams, many of whom could offer one of those youngsters an immediate path to a starting role.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Gray stepped off the elevator, grocery bags and backpack still dangling from his walker.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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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 3 Dec. 2025.
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