as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit
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Recent Examples of suspense
Packed with scandal, secrets, and suspense, The Hunting Wives wraps season 1 with a twisty finale.
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Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
And while he’s drawn to dark genres, Cabezas also values the element of surprise and suspense.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Constructed as a documentary shot by two teen siblings visiting their estranged grandparents, The Visit refracts suspense and comedy through a child’s-eye perspective, deviously blurring the boundary between home video and Grimm fairy tale.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
But after years of stubborn refusal to compromise, the suspense is killing no one.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
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Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
And while he’s drawn to dark genres, Cabezas also values the element of surprise and suspense.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Constructed as a documentary shot by two teen siblings visiting their estranged grandparents, The Visit refracts suspense and comedy through a child’s-eye perspective, deviously blurring the boundary between home video and Grimm fairy tale.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
But after years of stubborn refusal to compromise, the suspense is killing no one.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspense
suspension
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Other modifications include a Ford racing supercharger that raises the horsepower to 624, three-piece wheels, a custom audio system and upgraded suspension components.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Suspense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspense. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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