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suspenseful



ADJECTIVE
spine-tingling
Synonyms




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Their eventual escape in 1834, after two years on Tobi, is so suspenseful that it should not be spoiled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Jake Johnson and Murray Bartlett co-star in what looks to be a fun, suspenseful romp.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

And that made for a heady, suspenseful mix for those watching either on the ground or on television.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The wiry Boon doles out his brash character’s reserves of vulnerability to stunning effect — Tommy is a difficult part and Boon knows how to make it revealing and suspenseful.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Again, a suspenseful hush fell on the thousands of spectators as they waited avidly to see what would happen.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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