Synonyms of suspends

suspends

verb

present tense third-person singular of suspend

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postpones
• interrupts
• adjourns
• recesses
• defers
• halts
• prorogues
• discontinues
• disperses
• revokes
• disbands
• prorogates
• terminates
• closes
• stops
• reserves
• calls
• dissolves
• rescinds
• ends
• recalls
• breaks off
• tables
• concludes
• nullifies
• invalidates
• shelves
• aborts
• quashes
• repeals
• intermits
• negates
• holds off
• abrogates
• annuls
• puts off
• winds up
• wraps up
• voids
• calls off
• breaks up
• drops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opens
• launches
• extends
• inaugurates
• continues
• prolongs
• proceeds
• renews
• draws out
• resumes
• carries on
• reopens
• calls
• assembles
• convenes
• summons
• rallies
• musters
• convokes

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hangs
• dangles
• swings
• strings
• hooks
• mounts
• slings
• pins
• drapes
• protrudes
• juts
• extends (out)
• depends
• tacks
• sticks out
• projects
• balances
• falls
• festoons
• overhangs
• poises
• cascades
• garlands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suspends

Disappointed at Alice’s inflexibility, and still haunted by his experiences with Nate, Ted suspends her for a match, the final match before the Christmas break. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

So the trade might also turn out to be a cautionary preemptive move if the NFL determines Nacua violated the league’s personal-conduct policy and suspends him. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

OneWeave suspends thousands of yarns around a central core and weaves them into seamless forms, combining fabric formation with portions of garment assembly. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

His design for Fallingwater therefore suspends the architecture above the fall itself, filling the home constantly with the powerful sound of rushing water. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

In addition to the high beam ceiling from which the swing suspends, a wall of tall plants adds additional privacy. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

The Waiting Game Is the Smart Game In short, the Raptors are wise to wait to see whether the NBA finds the Clippers at fault and, in doing so, terminates Leonard’s contract or suspends him. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Al Gore, John McCain suspends his campaign for the Republican nomination for president, and Bill Bradley withdraws from the race for the Democratic nomination. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Continue reading … ‘CHEAP SHOTS’ — WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for 'recklessly' hitting Caitlin Clark in throat. — FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026