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as in postponing
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 hanging
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 suspending
Part of his immigration plan involves suspending the nation’s refugee program, according to The New York Times.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Project 2025 also calls for resetting the composition of the EPA’s advisory boards – and even suspending some of them.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Religious and human rights groups expect Stephen Miller, once back in the White House, will resume his efforts to prevent refugees from arriving in the United States, including suspending refugee resettlement programs on the first day.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
In the wake of Jimmy Butler’s eye-opening press conference following the Miami Heat’s home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, the Heat is suspending Butler for seven games.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
The most robust shape for suspending a hula hoop for extended periods turns out to be an hourglass shape, even when using different release heights.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Last September, faulty door handle hardware caused Volkswagen to take the rather drastic steps of suspending sales and production of the electric crossover, as well as recalling almost 100,000 customer cars.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
The weather downed power lines along Amtrak and New Jersey Transit railroad routes Sunday morning, suspending both companies' train services in Philadelphia as well as parts of New Jersey and New York, CBS News Philadelphia reported.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Congress, through farm bills, authorizes modern nutrition, agriculture and rural development programs, simultaneously suspending the enforcement of standing 1938 and 1949 agriculture laws unsuited for current farming needs.
—Lisa Mascaro, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Project 2025 also calls for resetting the composition of the EPA’s advisory boards – and even suspending some of them.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Religious and human rights groups expect Stephen Miller, once back in the White House, will resume his efforts to prevent refugees from arriving in the United States, including suspending refugee resettlement programs on the first day.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
In the wake of Jimmy Butler’s eye-opening press conference following the Miami Heat’s home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, the Heat is suspending Butler for seven games.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
The most robust shape for suspending a hula hoop for extended periods turns out to be an hourglass shape, even when using different release heights.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Last September, faulty door handle hardware caused Volkswagen to take the rather drastic steps of suspending sales and production of the electric crossover, as well as recalling almost 100,000 customer cars.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
The weather downed power lines along Amtrak and New Jersey Transit railroad routes Sunday morning, suspending both companies' train services in Philadelphia as well as parts of New Jersey and New York, CBS News Philadelphia reported.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Congress, through farm bills, authorizes modern nutrition, agriculture and rural development programs, simultaneously suspending the enforcement of standing 1938 and 1949 agriculture laws unsuited for current farming needs.
—Lisa Mascaro, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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The intense online scrutiny and chaos after postponing its election has left Romania reeling.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Consider postponing important launches to a later date and instead use the time to revise existing projects.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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The use of these methods allows updates and new feature integrations to run smoothly without interrupting current operations.—
Roshan Mahant,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Kentucky’s other glaring issue is interrupting the passing lanes.—
The Athletic,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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This is easier than trying to check off items on a sticky note that’s, for example, dangling on your computer screen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The house, with Mardis Gras beads dangling from the trees and original fireplaces in both front rooms, is as much a part of the experience as hot sauce on an oyster.—
Kathleen Purvis,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Suspending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspending. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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