Synonyms of suspensions

suspensions

noun

plural of suspension

as in suspenses

a state of temporary inactivity

trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspenses
• moratoriums
• comas
• latencies
• recessions
• dormancies
• inertias
• cold storages
• deep freezes
• suspended animations
• holding patterns
• inactions
• quiescences
• abeyances
• recesses
• doldrums
• remissions
• slumbers
• standstills
• torpors
• rests
• hypnoses
• impasses
• layoffs
• hibernations
• sleeps
• downtimes
• reposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• continuances
• renewals
• resumptions
• resuscitations
• recommencements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suspensions

The family lives in Illinois, which has its own regulations against imposing exclusionary discipline such as suspensions and expulsions on preschoolers. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

University President Michael Kotlikoff said its disciplinary process resulted in two expulsions and two suspensions of at least two semesters. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Cornell has said the process led to a range of sanctions, including suspensions and expulsions, and the Chi Phi chapter was closed and remains barred from campus. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Cornell says its process ended in expulsions and suspensions. — Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

The other students received lesser sanctions, such as temporary suspensions, workshops or essay-writing assignments. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

The statement pushed back on the suggestion that those involved in the incident faced few consequences at the time, revealing that the university’s Title IX proceedings resulted in a range of sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

At its conclusion, the hearing panel issued a range of sanctions, which included expulsions and suspensions from Cornell. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

More Narbonne players are facing one-game suspensions for leaving the bench. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026