1
as in postponed
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 hanged
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 suspended
FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The school has since confirmed that all classes — whether in-person or virtual — campus events, and administrative operations would be suspended during this time, per a university update on its emergency information page.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
When a coach gets a third yellow card, by MLS rules he’s automatically suspended for one game.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Then there’s the matter of their playmaking, especially with receiver Rashee Rice suspended for the first six games.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Sales of the products have been suspended until the problem has been rectified.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Sure, wide receiver Rashee Rice is suspended, and Xavier Worthy's health status seems tenuous, but Mahomes and company always find a way.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys’ season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday was suspended for about an hour because of lightning in the area.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The cable railway systems, commonly found in countries such as Colombia and Italy, are on tracks or suspended from the air.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … LEGAL FALLOUT – UCLA quarterback arrested on felony charge, suspended from football team.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The school has since confirmed that all classes — whether in-person or virtual — campus events, and administrative operations would be suspended during this time, per a university update on its emergency information page.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
When a coach gets a third yellow card, by MLS rules he’s automatically suspended for one game.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Then there’s the matter of their playmaking, especially with receiver Rashee Rice suspended for the first six games.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Sales of the products have been suspended until the problem has been rectified.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Sure, wide receiver Rashee Rice is suspended, and Xavier Worthy's health status seems tenuous, but Mahomes and company always find a way.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys’ season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday was suspended for about an hour because of lightning in the area.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The cable railway systems, commonly found in countries such as Colombia and Italy, are on tracks or suspended from the air.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspended
Verb
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Regardless of whether these candidates are added to the roster, Cassidy has called for the ACIP meeting scheduled for September 18 and 19 to be postponed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that in 2024, nearly one in four adults postponed receiving health care because of the cost.—
Megan Garnai,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Of the other methods – including electrocution, lethal gas and hanging – lethal injection had the highest botch rate of more than 7%. ‘An embrace of brutality’ Still, states have remained averse to the firing squad, a position that experts who spoke to CNN believe stems from its overt violence.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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The neutral material keeps it from looking like an eye sore and can be expanded for more hanging space as needed.—
Micaela Arnett,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2024
Verb
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Some of Ryan’s woes for the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night could be traced to him feeling ill, but not anything like the Grade 2 teres major strain that interrupted his career a year ago August.—
David Brown,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Aguayo interrupted the interview to take a photo with five men in red spandex suits, dressed as the traditional Mexican superhero El Chapulin.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For a moment, the silence hung heavy in the room.—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The owner, @kobethesausage, shared a video of Kobe the sausage dog—with his head sticking out, tongue on show, while sitting in a bag hung over a door handle.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The language was tacked on in a last-minute amendment just before the legislature adjourned for the 2024 session.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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There were reports of a possible last-minute deal on Wednesday, but a resolution didn’t manifest before lawmakers adjourned for the special session.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rope connecting me to my climbing partner below dangled from my harness like a wet noodle.—
Emily Meg Weinstein
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Both Sasquatches have a twin-clutch rear-drive unit that can handle 40% of total engine torque and shift all that to either rear wheel, a capability that came in handy when one wheel dangled in the air negotiating rocky desert trails.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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The first story has recessed walls with a walkway.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For a locker room that’s been through a lot because the front office swung and missed on the worst quarterback trade in NFL history.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta also received an assist from Papoose and Joyner Lucas, all of them sharing lyrical wordplay and seamless tradeoffs as Busta swung between his trademark dichotomy of rapping to gruff bellowing.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Suspended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspended. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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