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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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Miami Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler has been suspended by his own team for seven games following a contentious last several months, during which the 6-foot-7 small forward has very visibly pined to be traded away.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
With Fabian Schar suspended and Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth injured, Howe had no right-footed centre-backs available.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
While JetBlue Airways has said its daily service remains suspended until at last April, American Airlines announced the indefinite suspensions of flights between Miami and Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, Yoon has been suspended from presidential duties, and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo initially became acting president.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
This does not account for 3D factors like gravity—namely, how the hoop can remain suspended in rotation for extended periods of time.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Kindle and Cole had their Homeland Security credentials suspended but have not been fired, according to court documents.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
After being suspended back in June of 2023, limits on government borrowing were reinstated this week.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
His season debut was further delayed after he was suspended for three games for shoving a columnist who had referenced Embiid’s son and late brother in a column questioning the athlete’s commitment and professionalism during his absence.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Miami Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler has been suspended by his own team for seven games following a contentious last several months, during which the 6-foot-7 small forward has very visibly pined to be traded away.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
With Fabian Schar suspended and Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth injured, Howe had no right-footed centre-backs available.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
While JetBlue Airways has said its daily service remains suspended until at last April, American Airlines announced the indefinite suspensions of flights between Miami and Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, Yoon has been suspended from presidential duties, and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo initially became acting president.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
This does not account for 3D factors like gravity—namely, how the hoop can remain suspended in rotation for extended periods of time.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Kindle and Cole had their Homeland Security credentials suspended but have not been fired, according to court documents.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
After being suspended back in June of 2023, limits on government borrowing were reinstated this week.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspended
Verb
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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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His sentencing initially was set for last July 11, then postponed twice at the defense's request.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK AND JENNIFER PELTZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.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
Verb
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On New Year’s Day, Peters’ Christmas holiday was interrupted by a source sending him a letter from Jess Phillips, the UK government’s safeguarding minister, stating that Labour had rejected calls to hold a national inquiry into grooming gangs.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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His wife, Ivana, worries for their three young children and complains that her morning sleep is sometimes interrupted.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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