1
as in silencing
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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2
as in stifling
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 halting
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 quelling
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 concealing
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 suppressing
Kamphoff advises that parents model productive behavior to show kids how to manage their negative emotions, rather than suppressing them.
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The deportations to Eswatini, a tiny kingdom bordering South Africa, where the king has full power and has been accused of suppressing pro-democracy movements, have sparked protests from civic groups there.
—Nokukhanya Musi, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The next commissioner will also have to grapple with Jewish intellectuals, artists and activists like Hefets, who say that Germany’s antisemitism enforcers are suppressing Jewish voices that don’t fall in line.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Mulch Your Vegetable Garden Hardwood chip mulch does an excellent job at keeping soil moisture in and suppressing weeds, around ornamental and edible crops.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
In the lawsuit, Cipriani says Shell shared with him confidential information, with the aim of suppressing negative stories about him and circulating favorable coverage for the company.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
In my case, treatment looks like temporarily suppressing the adenomyosis with Lupron injections before attempting another embryo transfer to create the best possible environment for implantation.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic was violently suppressing antigovernment protests across the country.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Most islet-cell therapies still require lifelong treatment with immune-suppressing drugs, restricting transplants to only the most severe cases in which patients can no longer manage their diabetes with insulin alone.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The deportations to Eswatini, a tiny kingdom bordering South Africa, where the king has full power and has been accused of suppressing pro-democracy movements, have sparked protests from civic groups there.
—Nokukhanya Musi, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The next commissioner will also have to grapple with Jewish intellectuals, artists and activists like Hefets, who say that Germany’s antisemitism enforcers are suppressing Jewish voices that don’t fall in line.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Mulch Your Vegetable Garden Hardwood chip mulch does an excellent job at keeping soil moisture in and suppressing weeds, around ornamental and edible crops.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
In the lawsuit, Cipriani says Shell shared with him confidential information, with the aim of suppressing negative stories about him and circulating favorable coverage for the company.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
In my case, treatment looks like temporarily suppressing the adenomyosis with Lupron injections before attempting another embryo transfer to create the best possible environment for implantation.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic was violently suppressing antigovernment protests across the country.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Most islet-cell therapies still require lifelong treatment with immune-suppressing drugs, restricting transplants to only the most severe cases in which patients can no longer manage their diabetes with insulin alone.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppressing
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Instead of silencing the public and turning them away, Democrats should stay and do the job they were elected to do.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Simmons said Tarrant families are tired of O’Hare’s bullying, silencing and antics.—
Rachel Royster
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though some have argued that China’s abundant energy and manufacturing capacity give it an edge in the global AI race, Chinese executives say Washington’s restrictions on sales of the most advanced semiconductors are stifling the country’s AI development.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But both clubs were involved in the Club World Cup in the summer, playing in stifling heat.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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His comments came after Putin asked the government and companies to consider halting gas supplies to the European market without waiting for an import ban.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s massively good news after his 2023 season ended early thanks to a ruptured Achilles in Week 12, halting what was looking to be his best professional season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Trump and Republicans last year aggressively ramped up policies favorable to fossil fuels after romping to an electoral victory in 2024 on a promise to lower the cost of living, including by quelling gas prices.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cipriani’s suit alleges Shell was desperate for help in quelling negative stories about him.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sanchez Estrada was found guilty of corruptly concealing a document or record, and he and his wife, Rueda, were found guilty of conspiracy to conceal documents.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The ninth defendant, Daniel Sanchez Estrada, was charged with corruptly concealing a document and conspiracy to conceal documents.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Last year’s best actor, Adrien Brody, made amends for flinging chewing gum at his wife by swallowing a fresh wad of it (and his pride).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Over time, your appliance builds up with minerals from hard water, such as calcium and magnesium, diminishing its ability to effectively clean your items.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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The drumbeat for the diminishing prospects of the first-run syndication business has been growing louder over the past few years amid a shrinking marketplace.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Multiple officers were involved in subduing Guity and placing him in handcuffs, police said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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As the representative for the armed wing of a human empire, you're tasked with subduing these Lovecraftian abominations and securing a foothold for humanity on alien worlds.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Suppressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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