as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
learned that suppression of her angry feelings didn't necessarily make them go away
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Recent Examples of suppression
Haney also criticized the investigation’s start, which was 12 days after the Lachman fire, when the scene could have been affected by fire-suppression efforts, the Palisades fire burning the area for a second time, winds, and hikers possibly entering the area.
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Sierra Van Der Brug,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
To reduce those risks, DEEP Robotics has now showcased its Pulse Firefighting Robot Dog, a quadruped robot designed to carry out remote fire suppression in areas that may be too dangerous for human responders.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Voter disenfranchisement and voter suppression are the injustices the VRA was designed to correct.
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Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
These men have strong shot and goal suppression numbers.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Sierra Van Der Brug,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
To reduce those risks, DEEP Robotics has now showcased its Pulse Firefighting Robot Dog, a quadruped robot designed to carry out remote fire suppression in areas that may be too dangerous for human responders.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Voter disenfranchisement and voter suppression are the injustices the VRA was designed to correct.
—
Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
These men have strong shot and goal suppression numbers.
—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppression
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Cornelius Houston will face charges of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit other felony and unlawful restraint, according to Fort Worth jail records.
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Martin's family believes that the long paramedic response time, as well as restraint asphyxia caused by Oakland police officers, caused Martin's death.
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Anderson Daniel Salcedo Lozano, 22, grew up amid the chaos of the Maduro years, which were marked by long lines for bread and medicine, rising infant mortality, spiraling inflation and the violent repression of protests.
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In Venezuela, where confidence in institutions had already eroded after years of economic collapse and political repression, the earthquake may be accelerating that process.
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Platforms built around incentive capture, funding cost discipline and structural durability are well-positioned to deliver the hedge that households are now actively seeking.
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The Honorary Award is given to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or outstanding service to the Academy.
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Put inhibitions aside to experience the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley), and Matt Carey, Deadline’s senior documentary editor.
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Darkness removes that inhibition and allows the pineal gland to release melatonin.
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“Suppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppression. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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