as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit
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Recent Examples of suspense
The most consequential political battles in Texas happen not between Democrats and Republicans—there’s not much suspense in a state so thoroughly dominated by one party—but within Republican factions.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
There wasn’t much suspense on the top pick this year, but the moment was still memorable based on Schaefer’s tears, as the top pick and his family shared the moment while honoring his mom, Jennifer, who passed away in 2024.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
After several weeks of voting, the suspense is over and the new name for the snake will be announced.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
In true suspenseful fashion, the story ended with suspense.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2025
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
There wasn’t much suspense on the top pick this year, but the moment was still memorable based on Schaefer’s tears, as the top pick and his family shared the moment while honoring his mom, Jennifer, who passed away in 2024.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
After several weeks of voting, the suspense is over and the new name for the snake will be announced.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
In true suspenseful fashion, the story ended with suspense.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspense
suspension
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The memo also calls for the temporary suspension of LEP.gov, a federal website for people with limited English proficiency.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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At least one opposition party has called for his suspension.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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“Suspense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspense. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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