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 Their suspensions can remain in effect for one year unless TDLR or a court orders otherwise. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Owners are subject to possible fines or suspensions for violating the personal conduct policy. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers across party lines facing ethics probes Misconduct accusations over the past few months have triggered a slew of ethics investigations, campaign suspensions and even prompted some lawmakers to take the rare step of resigning from Congress. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Black students were overrepresented in special education and school suspensions, while simultaneously being underrepresented in gifted programs and advanced courses. — Shaun Harper, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Other suspensions Pearce was one of four suspensions the NFL handed out Friday. — Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Dozens of developing and emerging-market countries adopted nearly 200 emergency measures, including conservation mandates, fuel subsidies to tax suspensions, and emergency efforts to secure alternative supplies. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 Other suspensions Pearce was one of four suspensions the NFL handed out on Friday. — Maura Carey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Munonyedi Clifford, the attorney in charge of Legal Aid’s citywide housing practice, tells me the suspensions not only give people another beat to pack up before the marshals arrive, but also buy time to resolve their case. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Aug. 2026

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