Synonyms of suspensions

suspensions

noun

plural of suspension

as in suspenses

a state of temporary inactivity

trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspenses
• moratoriums
• comas
• latencies
• recessions
• dormancies
• inertias
• cold storages
• deep freezes
• suspended animations
• holding patterns
• inactions
• quiescences
• abeyances
• recesses
• doldrums
• remissions
• slumbers
• standstills
• torpors
• rests
• hypnoses
• impasses
• layoffs
• hibernations
• sleeps
• downtimes
• reposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• continuances
• renewals
• resumptions
• resuscitations
• recommencements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suspensions

The judge urged the parties to consider mediation, particularly because two students had been expelled and two had received suspensions. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

This includes in-school suspensions, out-of-school suspensions and placements in outside disciplinary programs. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Nationwide gas prices have declined in recent days due to state fuel tax suspensions and seasonal changes in fuel production. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Seko nonetheless expects temporary gate suspensions and pilotage halts for Ningbo, Shanghai, Xiamen and Fuzhou from Friday night through Monday, with intermittent pilotage suspensions at Yangshan across the same window. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Cornell’s disciplinary proceedings have resulted in different sanctions for different students, including expulsions and suspensions. — Debbie Millman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Courts would control suspensions The proposal would prevent the Commerce Department from independently shutting down a model. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

The signing is regarded among the worst in franchise history, though the Braves have at least saved a sizable chunk of the cash because of his suspensions. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Well, reports say that FIFA is set to amend the rules that prohibit red-card suspensions during a large meeting on Thursday. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026