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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 bill is bipartisan, and the Republican Cruz previously criticized the Republican Carr for coercing ABC into suspending Jimmy Kimmel.
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
Hoping to intervene before others got sick, the families reported the illnesses to the dairy and the state, which quickly issued a recall and quarantine order, suspending distribution of the farm’s products.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Pausing the incentives also means temporarily suspending tax credit rules that require data center projects that claim the credits to enter into labor agreements before construction begins to set wages, benefits, and working conditions — a beneficial policy for unions.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The small Nordic country had applied to join the EU in 2009 in the wake of the global financial crisis, before suspending membership talks four years later.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The French medical charity Doctors Without Borders has reopened its hospital in Haiti’s Cité Soleil neighborhood three weeks after suspending operations because of intense fighting between armed groups.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
American Airlines is temporarily suspending some of its routes this summer, as steep jet fuel costs continue to strain carriers' budgets amid the war with Iran.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
American Shaman suspending sales will end litigation, Hanaway announced in March.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
In some cases, airlines have raised fares or tacked on jet fuel surcharges to ticket prices, while also suspending unprofitable routes.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 June 2026
ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
Hoping to intervene before others got sick, the families reported the illnesses to the dairy and the state, which quickly issued a recall and quarantine order, suspending distribution of the farm’s products.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Pausing the incentives also means temporarily suspending tax credit rules that require data center projects that claim the credits to enter into labor agreements before construction begins to set wages, benefits, and working conditions — a beneficial policy for unions.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The small Nordic country had applied to join the EU in 2009 in the wake of the global financial crisis, before suspending membership talks four years later.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The French medical charity Doctors Without Borders has reopened its hospital in Haiti’s Cité Soleil neighborhood three weeks after suspending operations because of intense fighting between armed groups.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
American Airlines is temporarily suspending some of its routes this summer, as steep jet fuel costs continue to strain carriers' budgets amid the war with Iran.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
American Shaman suspending sales will end litigation, Hanaway announced in March.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
In some cases, airlines have raised fares or tacked on jet fuel surcharges to ticket prices, while also suspending unprofitable routes.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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Rolling the dice As insurance costs climb, many homeowners are postponing major life decisions and cutting back elsewhere.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The residency marks the Canadian singer’s return to the stage after postponing her past tour due to her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
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There was a catalog from JCPenney, an EHS yearbook and a copy of the school dress code, which laid out such rules as boys being prohibited from having hair hanging over the top of the ears or lower than their collar and Bermuda shorts being only ones allowed.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Common sense dictates hanging wall cabinets first.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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He was charged last week with impairing or interrupting operation of critical infrastructure facility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Abdulrahman Oriyomi, 25, was charged with felony impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility last week and was booked into jail in Harris County, Texas, on Friday, according to court records.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Instead, its discreet entrance beckons you into a foyer alight with more than a dozen dangling glass lamps crafted by Barovier & Toso of Murano, and a sketch-like portrait of the actress Monica Vitti by the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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As for accessories, Lopez wore statement dangling diamond earrings and accentuated the shimmering motif of her red carpet look with rings by Hassanzadeh.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 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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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
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Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, Illinois HB 910 passed out of committee but failed to be taken up by House legislators before adjourning their session.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Suspending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspending. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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