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

Idrovo was one of several advocates who spoke at the Capitol in the spring in favor of legislation to end suspensions for nonviolent behavior. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Trading in Kospi stocks was halted four times during the month, a record run for circuit-breaker suspensions, a tool rarely used before this year. — Youkyung Lee, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Midfielder Telasco Segovia and right back Ian Fray were serving suspensions for yellow card accumulation. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Violations give the commissioner broad authority to impose severe penalties, ranging from fines and suspensions to permanent banishment in order to protect the integrity of the league. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

That has left at least one vacancy in the attacking position which needs to be filled given the injuries, suspensions or fatigue that will kick in over the schedule ahead. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 31 July 2026

According to the company, suspensions for violations involving child safety or violent and hateful entities will also block access to X Money. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

The players accused of assault could face match suspensions and fines if they're found guilty. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Across the country, data shows Black students have been more likely to receive punishments that remove them from the classroom, such as suspensions, expulsions and transfers to alternative schools. — ABC News, 23 July 2026