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as in postponing
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 hanging
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 suspending
Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
By January 2019, the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District had taken steps to fire him, suspending him without pay.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
But suspending the federal gas tax may only provide modest relief at the pump while creating longer-term fiscal challenges, some policy experts say.
—Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Tariffs on imports from China reached up to 145% last year, but after back-and-forth tariffs, the countries came to a truce of sorts and signed a one-year agreement suspending many trade penalties into late 2026.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Four years ago, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent the price of gas soaring, President Joe Biden called for suspending the federal gas tax.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 May 2026
County public health officials directed ambulances to stop transporting patients to Anaheim Global Medical Center, suspending the general hospital’s designation as an emergency receiving center as of Wednesday, May 6.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Spirit Airlines credit cards remain active despite the airline suspending flight operations.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The Anti-Defamation League, which had commended Twitch for suspending Beyer, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Huang’s decision to accept Beyer’s donation.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
By January 2019, the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District had taken steps to fire him, suspending him without pay.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
But suspending the federal gas tax may only provide modest relief at the pump while creating longer-term fiscal challenges, some policy experts say.
—Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Tariffs on imports from China reached up to 145% last year, but after back-and-forth tariffs, the countries came to a truce of sorts and signed a one-year agreement suspending many trade penalties into late 2026.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Four years ago, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent the price of gas soaring, President Joe Biden called for suspending the federal gas tax.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 May 2026
County public health officials directed ambulances to stop transporting patients to Anaheim Global Medical Center, suspending the general hospital’s designation as an emergency receiving center as of Wednesday, May 6.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Spirit Airlines credit cards remain active despite the airline suspending flight operations.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The Anti-Defamation League, which had commended Twitch for suspending Beyer, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Huang’s decision to accept Beyer’s donation.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Two additional rezoning requests covering roughly 80 acres have been repeatedly tabled, with the council postponing decisions again in March while awaiting a staff briefing on data center infrastructure and policy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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This week, Carlos Alcaraz took over clay season without hitting a ball, a very patriotic fuel source was key to one player’s Italian Open run and the lawsuit hanging over professional tennis took a new twist.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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For care, the brand recommends machine-washing with a gentle cycle then hanging it to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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In addition to his eye for period-appropriate costumes and production design, Rosenberg has a deft ear for dialogue that flows in the way people actually talk, in varying, interrupting rhythms.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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When Riley returned to the table, La La told me that his high profile in the city sometimes bugged her, because fans were always interrupting them, even sitting down at their table.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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For families The secret bird nest hideaways, shallow pool, and swing loungers dangling from trees make this a playground for all ages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The mighty tortoise, its feet dangling, didn't seem to mind much.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ten days later, the Senate voted on two more of the articles of impeachment, both votes again falling one vote shy of conviction, before adjourning the trial sine die, or with no date chosen to reconvene.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, Illinois HB 910 passed out of committee but failed to be taken up by House legislators before adjourning their session.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Suspending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspending. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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