1
as in postpones
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 hangs
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 suspends
Lloyd’s character was given a new lease on life years ago by Isaac, who created a machine that suspends Orloff’s head in liquid and supports its life without his body.
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Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
What good is a long-term plan to pre-fund benefits if the state simply suspends contributions to temporarily shave $700 million in annual spending?
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
The strike at Air Canada could throw another wrench into capacity as the carrier suspends operations.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
In addition, Optery suspends the availability of this feature for the first 30 days to head off the possibility of an unscrupulous customer abusing the feature and then going for the money-back guarantee.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
What good is a long-term plan to pre-fund benefits if the state simply suspends contributions to temporarily shave $700 million in annual spending?
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
The strike at Air Canada could throw another wrench into capacity as the carrier suspends operations.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
In addition, Optery suspends the availability of this feature for the first 30 days to head off the possibility of an unscrupulous customer abusing the feature and then going for the money-back guarantee.
—PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspends
Verb
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The panel’s decision postpones the effective dates of TPS terminations directed by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At the end of every successful criminal prosecution, one question hangs over the heads of offenders, victims and attorneys.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The impact of Google's decisions on the handset's battery life hangs over the device.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Checking in on non-work matters, offering kindness when personal life interrupts professional duties, and showing genuine interest builds confidence and loyalty.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tyler is visiting the graves of his parents when Capri interrupts.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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One lucky executive will soon take charge of the grandest park of them all when Disneyland swings open its doors on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Suspends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspends. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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