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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

Perry died in 2025; Tom Nolan finds this suspenseful tale “a fine capstone” for the writer’s career, as well as a fitting farewell for the memorable Jane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Myles is no stranger to appearing in suspenseful dramas, and is best known for her roles in Broadchurch and Keeping Faith.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The next few days were horribly suspenseful, but before the week was out, a letter came from M. Yoshoto accepting me as an instructor at Les Amis Des Vieux Maîtres.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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