1
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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2
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
Pausing or suspending your inclusion work will cost you in the long-term.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
For breakfast and lunch, there’s Gulf shrimp in a moat of creamy grits and massive triangles of quiche suspending earthy layers of collard greens.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Iran passed a law suspending mandatory cooperation and now requires its Supreme National Security Council approval for all inspections.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Antoni, who once ran a Twitter account featuring bigoted attacks and conspiracy theories and who economists across the political spectrum say is unqualified, has suggested suspending the Bureau’s monthly job report altogether.
—Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Royal Caribbean ships last visited Labadee in the first quarter of this year, after temporarily suspending calls there in 2024.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The Premier Alliance of Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Yang Ming are one such vessel-sharing group that is suspending one of its service lines on the trade lane.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Placing these workers on leave and now firing or suspending them months later has wasted over 47,000 work hours and $2 million.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The mayor was one of seven council members who voted to modify the Unity Council and one of six in favor of temporarily suspending the anti-discrimination chapter in city code.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
For breakfast and lunch, there’s Gulf shrimp in a moat of creamy grits and massive triangles of quiche suspending earthy layers of collard greens.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Iran passed a law suspending mandatory cooperation and now requires its Supreme National Security Council approval for all inspections.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Antoni, who once ran a Twitter account featuring bigoted attacks and conspiracy theories and who economists across the political spectrum say is unqualified, has suggested suspending the Bureau’s monthly job report altogether.
—Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Royal Caribbean ships last visited Labadee in the first quarter of this year, after temporarily suspending calls there in 2024.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The Premier Alliance of Ocean Network Express (ONE), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Yang Ming are one such vessel-sharing group that is suspending one of its service lines on the trade lane.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Placing these workers on leave and now firing or suspending them months later has wasted over 47,000 work hours and $2 million.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The mayor was one of seven council members who voted to modify the Unity Council and one of six in favor of temporarily suspending the anti-discrimination chapter in city code.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Designed by legendary Mexican architects Alberto Kalach and Ignacio Urquiza, La Valise Mazunte debuts with six ocean-facing suites and the oversized Villa Pentágonos, dramatically clinging to the coastline with a plunge pool seemingly hanging over the sea.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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While some may cringe at the idea of carving pumpkins and hanging twinkling lights on the same day, starting your shopping early could be the secret to enjoying the holiday season more this year.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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When the material is loaded up with pain killers and/or anti-inflammatory drugs, they would be released as the hydrogel softens, interrupting the pain pathway and bringing relief to patients.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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The only problem is that interrupting people’s work and putting them in a room together doesn’t do anything positive for your culture by itself.—
Joe Moglia,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The office was light-filled and airy, with a wooden swing dangling from the ceiling.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Like dangling cords kids or pets can get into or trip over.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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The airport Board of Directors approved the agreement before adjourning a special meeting called for the purpose of negotiating an agreement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Suspending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspending. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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