- present participle of suffocate.
suffocating
Example Sentences
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In every round, it did just enough, relying on suffocating defense and its trademark depth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes win their first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years, using a suffocating defense in Game 6 to shut down the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
But suffocating conditions should be an advantage to a side that plays home games in Tarija, 6,000 feet above sea level, and in the city in the sky that is El Alto at 13,600 feet.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Some said they couldn't find work, while others saw their income dry up after the authorities restricted the internet when the war started, suffocating industries and workers that relied on connecting to the global web.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Yedsha’s hug was suffocating, and when he released Anya, she gasped for air.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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