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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

suspends

/səsˈpɛndz/ verb · British & US
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What does suspends mean?

verb

to stop or delay something temporarily, or to hold something in a state of suspension. To suspend something means to put it on hold or to stop it from happening.

Example

"The court suspended the sentence, allowing the defendant to appeal."

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