SUSPENSIONS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

suspensions

noun

plural of suspension

as in suspenses

a state of temporary inactivity trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights

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Recent Examples of suspensions Nationwide gas prices have declined in recent days due to state fuel tax suspensions and seasonal changes in fuel production. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Seko nonetheless expects temporary gate suspensions and pilotage halts for Ningbo, Shanghai, Xiamen and Fuzhou from Friday night through Monday, with intermittent pilotage suspensions at Yangshan across the same window. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Cornell’s disciplinary proceedings have resulted in different sanctions for different students, including expulsions and suspensions. — Debbie Millman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 Courts would control suspensions The proposal would prevent the Commerce Department from independently shutting down a model. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The signing is regarded among the worst in franchise history, though the Braves have at least saved a sizable chunk of the cash because of his suspensions. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Well, reports say that FIFA is set to amend the rules that prohibit red-card suspensions during a large meeting on Thursday. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Students who broke the rules were assigned in-school suspensions or community service and offered counseling. — Rosie Cima, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Only 14 cases led to suspensions and seven to expulsions or dismissals. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

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