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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3
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
By solving MXene’s stability problem and suppressing chloride corrosion, the research delivers a material that balances conductivity, durability, and performance.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
The focus of the nearly year-long legal battle has been 23XI and Front Row accusing NASCAR and CEO Jim France of suppressing the competition, and NASCAR countersued in March.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather than quelling terrorist attacks, permanently suppressing Palestinian aspirations would likely fuel an endless insurgency.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Is there a price to be paid for suppressing nature?
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Beneath that, frustration and unmet needs build up even when the person who is suppressing their needs doesn’t realize it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Commerce Department has been suppressing Natcast’s operations for many months, IEEE Spectrum has learned.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
The 20-200mm does a very good job of suppressing flare.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
In this growing method, fruit trees are grown near particular companion plants that benefit fruit tree growth, such as pest-repelling flowers, soil-improving legumes, or weed-suppressing groundcovers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
The focus of the nearly year-long legal battle has been 23XI and Front Row accusing NASCAR and CEO Jim France of suppressing the competition, and NASCAR countersued in March.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Rather than quelling terrorist attacks, permanently suppressing Palestinian aspirations would likely fuel an endless insurgency.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Is there a price to be paid for suppressing nature?
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Beneath that, frustration and unmet needs build up even when the person who is suppressing their needs doesn’t realize it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Commerce Department has been suppressing Natcast’s operations for many months, IEEE Spectrum has learned.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
The 20-200mm does a very good job of suppressing flare.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
In this growing method, fruit trees are grown near particular companion plants that benefit fruit tree growth, such as pest-repelling flowers, soil-improving legumes, or weed-suppressing groundcovers.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppressing
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Netanyahu echoed the concern, warning that political violence aimed at silencing dissent undermines democratic values worldwide.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Time and again, history’s advance has been imagined to depend on silencing or destroying a single figure – the rival who becomes the ultimate, despicable foe.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Adobe, the goals are to protect creators, ensure access, and avoid stifling innovation.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wolfe Herd’s story is somewhat different, however; Swiped is an unofficial biopic for the simple reason that key parts of the story are still subject to a stifling non-disclosure agreement, for reasons that soon become horribly clear.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The House spending bill would use that power as a cudgel, halting congressional approval of FASB’s budget (see page 108) until the accounting agency repeals its new disclosure rules.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to an Associated Press (AP) report, the strike took place as Hamas leaders met in Qatar’s capital to consider a proposal aimed at halting the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Rather than quelling terrorist attacks, permanently suppressing Palestinian aspirations would likely fuel an endless insurgency.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Giddey also took a significant step toward quelling concerns about him as a shooter.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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If America is the greatest country on earth, Canadians ask online, why are Americans concealing their nationality and hiding behind another flag?—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Smith is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, concealing the death of another and tampering with evidence.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Accidentally swallowing an apple seed—or even a few apple seeds—is unlikely to be dangerous.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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Your throat could be sore or painful while swallowing for a number of reasons.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, diminishing perceptions that a college education is very important have occurred relatively equally among both Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that other factors must also be at play.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Giants won in all kinds of encouraging ways while subduing the wild-card-leading Cubs in a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The two also showed a demonstration of what a K9 takedown looks like, with Humphries acting as a target and K9 Bob subduing him.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Suppressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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