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as in postponed
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 hanged
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 suspended
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
What's New More than 170 skiers and snowboarders were left stranded after a ski lift in Colorado suffered a malfunction, leaving passengers suspended mid-air for what was roughly a five hour rescue operation.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration in 2021 announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study the protocols used, which suspended executions during Biden’s term.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Purcell has been suspended since December 12, having made the admission and requested to be provisionally suspended December 10.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
He was suspended earlier this season for three games for shoving a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist who had referenced Embiid’s son in a column criticizing Embiid for not playing to start the year.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration in 2021 announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study the protocols used, which suspended executions during President Biden’s term.
—Will Weissert and Darlene Superville, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Dec. 2024
To behold them was to confront a new technological sublime, to be forcibly suspended in a state of disbelief.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Yoon has been suspended from state duties following the Saturday vote, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo serving as acting president.
—Lim Hui Jie,dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Sinner could get suspended for two years.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
What's New More than 170 skiers and snowboarders were left stranded after a ski lift in Colorado suffered a malfunction, leaving passengers suspended mid-air for what was roughly a five hour rescue operation.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration in 2021 announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study the protocols used, which suspended executions during Biden’s term.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Purcell has been suspended since December 12, having made the admission and requested to be provisionally suspended December 10.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
He was suspended earlier this season for three games for shoving a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist who had referenced Embiid’s son in a column criticizing Embiid for not playing to start the year.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration in 2021 announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study the protocols used, which suspended executions during President Biden’s term.
—Will Weissert and Darlene Superville, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Dec. 2024
To behold them was to confront a new technological sublime, to be forcibly suspended in a state of disbelief.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Yoon has been suspended from state duties following the Saturday vote, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo serving as acting president.
—Lim Hui Jie,dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspended
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But Shakira postponed her tour launch amid production changes, which included a jump from arenas to stadiums in some markets.Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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In October, Judge Cynthia Chappell postponed the fall trial of Calvin Atchison, the man accused of killing Velma Tharpe in North Nashville during the summer of 2000.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The neutral material keeps it from looking like an eye sore and can be expanded for more hanging space as needed.Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2024
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This playful hanging figure will give your trick-or-treaters and guests a laugh instead of a fright.Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2023
Verb
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In the late 1970s, serial killer Rodney Alcala interrupted his murder spree to make a 1978 appearance on The Dating Game and actually went out on a date with bachelorette Sheryl Bradshaw—who naturally had no idea the charming man who'd won her over with his answers was, in fact, a psychopath.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shaking, with her hands crossed behind her back, Gen Z for Change Executive Director Elise Joshi interrupted White House press secretary 's speech before a young, leftist crowd at the Voters of Tomorrow Summit.Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Texas’ Overwhelming Ground Game At least Clemson hung tough in what appeared to be another blowout.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fringed chandeliers made from agave plants hung from the ceiling, golden bananas framed the bar, a velvet maroon tone coated the room, and glamorous merriment filled the air.Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday after a tumultuous week of walkouts and absences, House Democrats adjourned with no plans for further voting.Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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The House adjourned before taking up the bills, which then could not be voted on in the Senate.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, rumors swirled that the president-elect dangled the prestigious and powerful post of secretary of defense.Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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On my wrist was a Victoriana tennis bracelet and timeless diamond drops dangled from my ears, both from De Beers.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Suspended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspended. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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