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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 Israeli military’s top general took swift action, suspending all operational activities of a reserve battalion involved in the detention of CNN’s team in the West Bank – including dismissing one soldier from military service.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Iranian media outlets say Tehran is suspending tanker traffic through the strait and considering withdrawing from the deal with Washington over Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
House members use the term to describe tactics — like suspending House rules to bring up priority bills on the floor — used to throw off the other caucus.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Those big tires with big sidewalls soak up a lot of the road chatter before the suspension even starts suspending.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
North Carolina leaders are showing little appetite for suspending the state’s gas tax as officials elsewhere push the idea to ease rising fuel costs.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead, Rawlinson and Alter waited nearly three days before suspending Reese for a half-game — a decision that came directly from ownership, not Pagliocca or coach Tyler Marsh.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
To avoid closed or hazardous airspace, airlines are suspending routes or redrawing flight maps, sometimes following a more circuitous path.
—Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Iranian media outlets say Tehran is suspending tanker traffic through the strait and considering withdrawing from the deal with Washington over Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
House members use the term to describe tactics — like suspending House rules to bring up priority bills on the floor — used to throw off the other caucus.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Those big tires with big sidewalls soak up a lot of the road chatter before the suspension even starts suspending.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
North Carolina leaders are showing little appetite for suspending the state’s gas tax as officials elsewhere push the idea to ease rising fuel costs.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead, Rawlinson and Alter waited nearly three days before suspending Reese for a half-game — a decision that came directly from ownership, not Pagliocca or coach Tyler Marsh.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
To avoid closed or hazardous airspace, airlines are suspending routes or redrawing flight maps, sometimes following a more circuitous path.
—Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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During emergencies the governor would be able to reshape state regulations, suspend laws and redirect funding, as Newsom did during the COVID-19 pandemic by banning price gouging, halting evictions and postponing the 2020 tax deadline.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump is expected to travel to China in mid-May to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, after postponing the trip because of the Iran war.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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But three pitches later, the lefty-swinging Pauley pulled a hanging sweeper into right field for a two-run double, putting Miami up, 5-4.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The main lobby is dotted with glass orb lights hanging from the ceiling and cushy lounge chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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This is not simply a story of crisis interrupting democracy.—
Jasmin Lilian Diab,
The Conversation,
5 Apr. 2026
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Because the mind is always interrupting with nonsensical thoughts that are completely meaningless, most of the time, and a lot of times negative.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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No longer dangling high above audience members, one of the most famous chandeliers in theater history now shimmers just inches from audience members.—
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The climactic scene features rapid-fire targets and mine cars coming at you on a conveyor belt, plus dangling bats.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 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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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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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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