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suppressing

ADJECTIVE
hiding
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
in plain view obvious




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Maintaining the existing communication risks suppressing interest rates when inflation starts to rise and more volatile outcomes for financial markets if more aggressive corrective signaling is needed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

But OpenAI already stands accused of suppressing inconvenient internal research about the impact of its products.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

By the time patients seek therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder, many have spent years suppressing their worst memories and avoiding the places and situations they associate with the most difficult moments of their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They found that metformin's ability to reduce blood sugar at clinically relevant doses relies on suppressing Rap1 activity in this specific area of the brain.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

I press my lips together, suppressing a laugh.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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