SUSPENSE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

suspense

noun

sə-ˈspen(t)s

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 There is, somehow, palpable suspense when Eisenhower and others gather in the command center. —

ABC News, 27 May 2026 Mysius keeps the suspense at a high pitch as the back story of Franck and his relationship to this family becomes clearer and more threatening. —

Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 May 2026 But many are concerned that spoilers remove suspense and can turn off viewers entirely. —

Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 May 2026 Their random growls and roars throughout the show built an incredible suspense. —

Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for suspense

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suspension

Noun

Malick Thiaw, meanwhile, has started 51 out of Newcastle’s last 53 games in all competitions, including a run of 38 successive matches from his full debut on September 21 until February 21, before sitting out the Champions League second-leg tie against Qarabag due to suspension.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Sophisticated traction control, suspension systems, brake setups and bespoke tires support the performance feel.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 May 2026