SUSPENDS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

suspends

verb

present tense third-person singular of suspend

as in postpones

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 hangs

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 suspends The executive order also suspends weight limits on commercial vehicles in an effort to reduce costs needed to transport goods. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The two countries agreed to extend by two months to January a trade truce that keeps tariffs lower, suspends restrictive controls on rare earth exports and holds off higher port fees on ships. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 If the provider changes a default, tightens a limit or suspends the service, the bank’s payments do not slow down. — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Disappointed at Alice’s inflexibility, and still haunted by his experiences with Nate, Ted suspends her for a match, the final match before the Christmas break. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 So the trade might also turn out to be a cautionary preemptive move if the NFL determines Nacua violated the league’s personal-conduct policy and suspends him. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 OneWeave suspends thousands of yarns around a central core and weaves them into seamless forms, combining fabric formation with portions of garment assembly. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 His design for Fallingwater therefore suspends the architecture above the fall itself, filling the home constantly with the powerful sound of rushing water. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 In addition to the high beam ceiling from which the swing suspends, a wall of tall plants adds additional privacy. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

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The injury postpones any plans to send the 20-year-old out on loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Or someone managing diabetes who postpones a preventive visit because grocery shopping, prescription pickups, and coordinating multiple specialists compete for limited time and energy.

— Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of postpones

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At a time of high infant mortality and short lifespans, the specter of early death hangs over them as friends and family members die with great and sudden frequency.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
In the bedroom, a photograph by Wolfgang Tillmans hangs opposite a Roman torso of Dionysus.

— Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of hangs

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Lawmakers would have to finalize the details of any policy changes on Friday before a vote on Monday, when the legislature adjourns for the year.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2026
McMaster is expected to call for the session after the legislature adjourns Thursday afternoon, sources said.

— Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 14 May 2026

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Elizondo’s wide-ranging production discography, which swings from hip-hop to country, rock and R&B, attracted Greta Van Fleet.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
When the Spider swings past a silverish-gray newsstand filled with copies of the Daily Bugle, the frame becomes black-and-white, even in the color version.

— Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

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