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

That’s why Sarkin and Levitt began serving matching three-year suspensions of their law licenses Monday. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Eaton and Contreras were both issued suspensions stemming from last week’s benches-clearing brawl involving the Washington Nationals. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

The suspensions were later lifted on Kenya and Zimbabwe in 2022 and 2023, respectively. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 7 July 2026

The ensuing scuffle led to four ejections and four suspensions. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 7 July 2026

The consequences of those decisions, however, including suspensions, may be modified under Article 27, which FIFA cited in reversing Balogun's ban. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026

Both Cavalli and Contreras were permitted to appeal their suspensions. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

The report, released Tuesday, says the jury found that students with disabilities in the district face high rates of absenteeism and suspensions. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 30 June 2026