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 statement pushed back on the suggestion that those involved in the incident faced few consequences at the time, revealing that the university’s Title IX proceedings resulted in a range of sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

According to her attorney, after an investigation at the university, two of the accused were expelled with the remaining students received lesser sanctions, such as temporary suspensions, workshops or essay-writing assignments. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

At its conclusion, the hearing panel issued a range of sanctions, which included expulsions and suspensions from Cornell. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

At the end of that hearing, expulsions and suspensions were issued. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026

More Narbonne players are facing one-game suspensions for leaving the bench. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

For most communities, the other recommended courses of action involving fines, suspensions, TNR efforts and trapping/relocating the animals will hopefully solve the problem. — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Most gambling sites, including FanDuel and Kalshi, offer tools to head off trouble, such as budgeting features, voluntary account suspensions and programs that flag changes in behavior. — Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2026

Penalties of that process range from temporary suspensions to permanent expulsions from office. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026