suppress

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as in to swallow
to refrain from openly showing or uttering he managed to suppress a scream at the sight of the dead mouse suppressed her anger

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as in to halt
to hold back the normal growth of pruning helps suppress buds at the ends of developed branches and encourages new growth elsewhere

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Recent Examples of suppress Hana must suppress her considerate and obedient nature or her destiny will be as dark as the solar eclipse. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2025 Defense attorneys have separately moved to suppress Mangione’s statements to law enforcement and evidence from his backpack, arguing both were obtained unlawfully. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025 The cause is, however, still being investigated. 42 engines, 11 water tenders, three helicopters, nine dozers and 12 hand crews are working to suppress the fire. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025 That same resolution created Palestine, which Israel has refused to recognize and has fought to suppress ever since. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for suppress
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Verb
  • While luck will favor some and stifle others, here are a few tips on how join the first group: Be Loyal: Elite status with an airline can work wonders.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.
    Mike Dunleavy, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
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  • Travelers should also observe strict hygiene protocols, including frequent handwashing and avoiding individuals with symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or fever.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
  • Most infections occur when people swallow contaminated water or get it in an open wound.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 July 2025
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  • Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.
    David Chiu, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 July 2025
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  • After years of smoking to help quell her anxiety, Tish found that the drug only made things worse.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • The situation boiled over in Los Angeles in June after the president deployed the California National Guard and U.S. Marines to quell protests calling for abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
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  • Hiding your number conceals it from everyone, including friends, family, and coworkers who have your number saved on their device, so there is a chance the call might go unanswered.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 July 2025
  • These methods conceal the user’s real card number and give the payment network control over spending caps, merchant lists and transaction permissions.
    Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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  • Trump supporters have increasingly criticized the technology, saying safety guardrails end up censoring conservative views.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 July 2025
  • But censoring the language does not erase the people most affected.
    Timothy Holtz, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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  • In the early years of the republic, a tradition of repressing dissent arose alongside dissent itself.
    Time, Time, 2 July 2025
  • Now, a new study led by researchers from the University of Barcelona (UB) in Spain has identified a protein molecule that represses the activation of BAT, and could be valuable for treating the malnutrition, weight loss and muscle wastage associated with some cancers.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 June 2025
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  • Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025

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“Suppress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppress. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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