censorship

noun

Definition of censorshipnext
as in suppression

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Recent Examples of censorship It is beamed into living rooms via satellite dishes, which millions of Iranians use to skirt the government’s media censorship. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 Taiwanese artist participating in the 16th iteration of the Gwangju Biennale allege that exhibition organizers changed the name of their pavilion in an act of political censorship. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026 The discussion was wide-ranging, peppered with topics such as democracy, diversity, equity and inclusion, censorship and cultural appropriation. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 In response, Truth Social has absurdly claimed that the lawsuit amounts to censorship. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for censorship
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suppression
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  • In both studies, the pill maintained viral suppression at rates comparable to patients’ previous regimens at 48 weeks and was generally well tolerated with no new safety concerns.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Trump’s Postal Service has issued a 95-page rule to implement his restrictions on mail voting, despite a federal court order against that voter suppression scheme.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censorship. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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