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as in to stifle
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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as in to swallow
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
he managed to suppress a scream at the sight of the dead mouse suppressed her anger
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as in to halt
to hold back the normal growth of
pruning helps suppress buds at the ends of developed branches and encourages new growth elsewhere
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as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
nothing could suppress the rising tide of protest against the dictator's latest injustices
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the defense attorney is openly accusing the prosecutor of attempting to suppress vital evidence
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Recent Examples of suppress
That heat is then trapped near the ground under typical summer high pressure, which suppresses cloud development and limits mixing in the atmosphere.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Defense challenges prosecution's evidence The attorneys representing Nichols have also filed preliminary motions in an effort to suppress some of her statements made to law enforcement.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In 1975, the SSPX founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, was suspended and the society was suppressed by the Vatican.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Fennel emits chemicals that can suppress the growth of nearby plants, such as cucumbers.
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Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Defense challenges prosecution's evidence The attorneys representing Nichols have also filed preliminary motions in an effort to suppress some of her statements made to law enforcement.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
In 1975, the SSPX founder, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, was suspended and the society was suppressed by the Vatican.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Fennel emits chemicals that can suppress the growth of nearby plants, such as cucumbers.
—
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppress
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Cubans strolled along el Paseo del Prado promenade in the inky night, desperate to escape the stifling heat of their homes.
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The outages come as some areas are expected to experience severe weather and stifling heat again on Saturday.
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The product, used to manage swallowing difficulties, might cause NEC, the FDA said.
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Selling now and realizing a 40% loss is a difficult pill to swallow.
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In past years, Disneyland has halted the Anaheim resident deal before the official end of the promotion.
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In a March letter to the state, 11 board members called for the program to be halted, citing the risks of automatically renewing medicines that can have side effects or drug interactions.
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The security adjustments aren’t expected to quell Mexico’s World Cup fever.
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The people ended up burning down the house of one of the tax collectors, prompting President George Washington to raise the first federal army against them and quickly quell the revolt.
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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But an airline passenger in Indianapolis was caught using a peanut butter jar to conceal something altogether more concerning.
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But because Twitch streams are live and not edited or censored like traditional TV programming, there are more risks involved regarding what young viewers may see onscreen.
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Vance asserted that the 2020 election was rigged due to tech companies censoring information.
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Typically, ghosts show up in literature when something that has been repressed escapes and becomes everyone’s problem.
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In his car, Lestat is no longer able to repress his memories after having opened the floodgates.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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The union said that unresolved complaints made against Hawk and existing climate issues have significantly diminished confidence among many educators.
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“Suppress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppress. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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