1
as in to postpone
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the judge suspended the hearing to give the district attorney more time to process evidence
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as in to hang
to place on an elevated point without support from below
suspended a banner proclaiming the town's "Heritage Days" from the archway
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Recent Examples of suspend
Stocks continued to decline Thursday amid Wall Street uncertainty around tariffs that were imposed on Canada and Mexico this week by President Donald Trump and later suspended.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
In response to Wilson’s death, the university has suspended all membership intake for student organizations indefinitely.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
While the warning was emphatic — and the accounts linked to the scheme were suspended — newer meme accounts promoting Stake have continued to pop up on the site.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
The American Bar Association (ABA) has voted to suspend its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) standard for law schools as the Trump administration looks to gut all programs and initiatives associated with DEI within the federal government.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
In response to Wilson’s death, the university has suspended all membership intake for student organizations indefinitely.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
While the warning was emphatic — and the accounts linked to the scheme were suspended — newer meme accounts promoting Stake have continued to pop up on the site.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
The American Bar Association (ABA) has voted to suspend its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) standard for law schools as the Trump administration looks to gut all programs and initiatives associated with DEI within the federal government.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspend
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The health department postponed a meeting of advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines last week to allow for more public comment.—
Mariam Sunny and Michael Erman,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Fieldwork was regularly being reduced in scope or postponed, sometimes for years.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some might go so far as to contend that the DDE has been a distraction from more vital discussions and has been an albatross hanging over the necks of ethicists and society.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Is the gap between BC and Holy Cross large enough that the kids at the latter still have low hanging fruit to improve on?—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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For example, a child who always interrupts or clings to a parent in social settings isn't necessarily being needy, but is rather unsure of their significance when the focus isn't on them.—
Reem Raouda, Contributor,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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The play was interrupted by a controversial offsides call to end that threat.—
Chris Hays,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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As if on cue, the closed front door suddenly swings wide open on its own.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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For the afterparty, Lisa swung in the complete opposite direction in a curve-hugging Schiaparelli number with a pinstripe bodice and pleated white skirt.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Regular board meetings are usually adjourned at 10:30 p.m. unless the time is extended by a majority of the board.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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The inquest into Harrison’s death has been adjourned until March 28.—
Laura Barcella,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Now as Putin is dangling business opportunities for US firms in Russia as a part of his US negotiations over Ukraine, Trump seems to be eager to make a deal.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hurley, who attended the event alongside her son Damian, paired the gown with gold platform sandals, dangling gold earrings and a cross necklace.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Suspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspend. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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