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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The move would also impact 2027 pre-tax adjusted operating income by $400 million to $450 million, mostly from the loss of new sales during the suspension.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

These include the exotic 48V fully active suspension system, which Ferrari said at the time was the first in production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

With the instantaneity of electrohydraulic power, the independent suspension puts real muscle into the car’s ride quality, chassis control and stability systems—provided you can ever get it near its limits to tell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Rahm continues to be in dispute with the DP World Tour after rejecting its terms to remain a member, meaning he would have to pay a fine and serve a suspension.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

His clear remorse proved his salvation from a full twenty-day suspension.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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