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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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The session was postponed in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton striking the state of Florida.Volodymyr Yurchuk and Elise Morton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Allstate Sugar Bowl at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome was scheduled to be played on New Year's Day, but was postponed until Thursday.Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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In September of 2024, activists interrupted Biden's climate adviser Ali Zaidi during a Climate Week NYC event condemning the government's funding of fossil fuel projects and military aid for Israel.Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some are hung high above supper-club tables or auctioned off to private collectors.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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In another video, toys like Spider-Man and Buzz Lightyear hung from a doorframe by strings.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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 9 Jan. 2025.
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