as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit
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Recent Examples of suspense
Spoiled by their success A wide-open primary for governor without a debate sucks the suspense out of the room.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The result was one of the director’s greatest films, an espionage thriller and romance that incorporated his most personal concerns while still delivering the goods as a mainstream suspense picture.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Pépé, who plays for the Spanish club Villarreal, wiped out all the suspense early, scoring in just the seventh minute and the lead held the rest of the game in front of an enthusiastic crowd that made Les Éléphants feel at home.
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Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Pépé, who plays for the Spanish club Villarreal, wiped out all the suspense in this one early, scoring in just the seventh minute and the lead held the rest of the game in front of an enthusiastic crowd that made Les Éléphants feel at home.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The result was one of the director’s greatest films, an espionage thriller and romance that incorporated his most personal concerns while still delivering the goods as a mainstream suspense picture.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Pépé, who plays for the Spanish club Villarreal, wiped out all the suspense early, scoring in just the seventh minute and the lead held the rest of the game in front of an enthusiastic crowd that made Les Éléphants feel at home.
—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Pépé, who plays for the Spanish club Villarreal, wiped out all the suspense in this one early, scoring in just the seventh minute and the lead held the rest of the game in front of an enthusiastic crowd that made Les Éléphants feel at home.
—
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspense
suspension
Noun
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Since Ecuador lost, Hincapié will serve his red-card suspension during the team’s next international match.
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The report, released Tuesday, says the jury found that students with disabilities in the district face high rates of absenteeism and suspensions.
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“Suspense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspense. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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