1
as in to postpone
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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as in to hang
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 suspend
Both men pleaded guilty to second-degree murder by mob and were sentenced to 25 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, leaving five years to serve, Fox News has learned.
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Michael Dorgan , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The platform suspended deposits and withdrawals for its customers.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1947, Landis’ successor, Happy Chandler, suspended Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher, in part, for his ties to gamblers.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Stanislav Berezhnoy, who is currently suspended for using a performance-enhancing substance, is signed for next season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Michael Dorgan , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The platform suspended deposits and withdrawals for its customers.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1947, Landis’ successor, Happy Chandler, suspended Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher, in part, for his ties to gamblers.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Stanislav Berezhnoy, who is currently suspended for using a performance-enhancing substance, is signed for next season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspend
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At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Game postponed, Sunday doubleheader scheduled Impending rain forced the postponement of the Cubs-Guardians game Saturday at Progressive Field.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The video also shows a massive American flag hanging down from the center of the tower.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The most disturbing figure is a blond mannequin who seems to be hanging herself with a mirror instead of a noose.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Football leagues worldwise were interrupted because of World War I, but the game was still played by citizens, troops and even prisoners of war.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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How long will Trump's speech interrupt the 'Survivor 50' episode tonight?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The three Americans and one Canadian will swing around the moon in their Orion capsule, hang a U-turn and then head straight back home without stopping.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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This fuel burn sets Orion on a path around the moon called a free return trajectory, which essentially means the spacecraft will enter the moon’s gravitational influence (but won’t orbit our natural satellite) and will swing around its far side.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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The House took no action in a very brief ceremonial session and adjourned until Monday after Senate Majority Leader John Thune sent back its own bipartisan measure passed last week that would fund DHS agencies except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Standoff Hardens Congress adjourned for two weeks with neither chamber willing to move.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The world’s largest coffee company is dangling big bonuses for friendly and speedy service in its cafes.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lendeborg told The Associated Press that the University of Kentucky had dangled between US$7 million and $9 million to entice him to transfer there in 2025.—
Andrew Urbaczewski,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Suspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspend. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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