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
Alvarado was fined $62,000 and suspended for two racing days in Kentucky by the state's Board of Stewards for allegedly using his riding crop too much in the Derby.
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CBS News, 7 June 2025
Scores of the largest public US companies have suspended their forecasts for future earnings, temporarily blinding analysts and investors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
If the offence is deemed serious enough by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, they may be suspended for more than one game.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The usual rule about about avoiding the subject of politics should be suspended for as long as the threat lasts.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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CBS News, 7 June 2025
Scores of the largest public US companies have suspended their forecasts for future earnings, temporarily blinding analysts and investors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
If the offence is deemed serious enough by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, they may be suspended for more than one game.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The usual rule about about avoiding the subject of politics should be suspended for as long as the threat lasts.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspend
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The North American leg of Heart’s Royal Flush Tour was initially postponed in July of 2024 after Nancy's sister Ann Wilson informed fans of her cancer diagnosis.—
Shyla Watson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The Division 1 softball game between Poway and Ayala was postponed because of rain.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Plants have evolved to hang away from the plant to give easier access to incoming bats.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The game-tying shot, Judge’s 26th homer of the year, cleared the National Car Rental sign that hangs above The Green Monster and easily escaped the confines of Fenway Park.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Tesla’s 2 big sellers - the Model 3 and Model Y - have recently been updated, which interrupted production.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Yet no one candidate was given more than 30 seconds or a minute to respond to questions, and they were often interrupted by other candidates seeking to interject.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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During the argument, Goins swung the golf club at Jones, a witness told police.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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As the Illinois General Assembly was speeding to adjourn late last month, a Lake County lawmaker had spiritual leanings overtake his temporal duties.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Joseph’s hearing was adjourned for the day after Jellinek’s testimony, but will continue on Tuesday at 10 a.m.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2025
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Diddy trial live updates: Diddy allegedly dangled woman over balcony, threatened to kill her Who is 'Mia'?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The longtime friend and former co-worker of Combs' ex-girlfriend Ventura testified that Combs dangled her from a 17th-floor balcony and threw her into a coffee table in a moment of unprovoked rage.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
5 June 2025
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“Suspend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspend. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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