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suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /
NOUN
delay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break freeze halt interruption layoff moratorium period postponement stoppage termination
STRONG
abeyance adjournment breather cessation conclusion cutoff deferment disbarment discontinuation doldrums dormancy downtime end ending finish five intermission latency letup pause quiescence quiescency remission respite stay suspense ten time-out
WEAK
abeyancy breathing spell coffee break concluding discontinuing heave-ho
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning continuation go start
STRONG
commencement continuance introduction opening
WEAK
completion persistence

Example Sentences

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Diplomat Pay subsequently sold its near-10% stake and the ECB lifted the suspension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

However, a wide‑ranging interview from Fernandez's camp also claimed he "deserves much more than he is currently earning", while further reports in Argentina have suggested attempts were made this week to have the suspension reduced.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In Israel, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday issued a statement welcoming the 14-day suspension of hostilities with Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The suspension followed Pakistan’s mediation and Trump receiving what he described as a “workable” 10-point plan from Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It turns out, two weeks’ suspension isn’t so bad, by the way.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio