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as in covered (up)
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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as in stifled
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 halted
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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as in quelled
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
nothing could suppress the rising tide of protest against the dictator's latest injustices
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as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
the defense attorney is openly accusing the prosecutor of attempting to suppress vital evidence
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Recent Examples of suppressed
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Letting muscles weaken suppressed genes involved in mitochondrial function and energy production in particular, including genes that are essential for muscle endurance and recovery.
—Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Too long submerged in suppressed grief, Zilpha now came up from its depth like any swimmer stroking toward light and sweet air.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The market value of media and entertainment stocks remains suppressed, however, amid intensifying competition from tech and streaming companies.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Which Pepper himself has suppressed….
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Cade led an uprising that reached London, where it was eventually suppressed.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Earlier, Britain suppressed a communist insurgency in Malaya, today part of Malaysia.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The lawyer noted the statement could be suppressed in court if it was obtained through leading questions, a prolonged interrogation, or coercive tactics.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Some think it’s being suppressed.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
One key group that appeared to be suppressed, Prevotella species, may interfere with the production of nitric oxide.
—Christina Manian, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
General Manager Ken Holland hinted at potentially being done after trading center Phillip Danault for a draft pick in December and acquiring Panarin at a suppressed price in February, though he has been known to under-promise often and, sometimes, over-deliver.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Letting muscles weaken suppressed genes involved in mitochondrial function and energy production in particular, including genes that are essential for muscle endurance and recovery.
—Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Too long submerged in suppressed grief, Zilpha now came up from its depth like any swimmer stroking toward light and sweet air.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
The 2021 army takeover triggered massive public resistance that was brutally suppressed, triggering a bloody civil war that has killed thousands of people.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The market value of media and entertainment stocks remains suppressed, however, amid intensifying competition from tech and streaming companies.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Which Pepper himself has suppressed….
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Cade led an uprising that reached London, where it was eventually suppressed.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Earlier, Britain suppressed a communist insurgency in Malaya, today part of Malaysia.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The lawyer noted the statement could be suppressed in court if it was obtained through leading questions, a prolonged interrogation, or coercive tactics.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Some think it’s being suppressed.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
One key group that appeared to be suppressed, Prevotella species, may interfere with the production of nitric oxide.
—Christina Manian, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppressed
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The film explores a teenager’s struggles in 1998 alongside his mother’s repressed trauma from the 1948 Jeju April 3 Uprising.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua’s focus is on the music, with songwriting, video production and choreography scenes, and full-length live performances tackled with staggering precision by Jaafar Jackson, who also sensitively delivers Michael’s repressed anguish in confrontational scenes with his father.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Loons’ defense stifled Dallas striker Petar Musa, who came into the game leading MLS with nine goals this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two biggest steel producers, Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel, as well as smaller mills, halted production.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Anxiety quelled, the party starts back up, with Bambaataa spinning a record by James Brown.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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What could not be as easily quelled were the puns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 1986 Moscow concealed risks, dismissed warning signs and placed ideology above the lives of its citizens.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The home stands apart in other ways, operating entirely off the grid with solar panels concealed behind parapets and water drawn from snowmelt.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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When monitoring wanes and enforcement fades, workers pay the price first in wages and safety, then in silenced voices and must choose between an empty stomach and their rights.—
Tharo Khun,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Much of the nudity is censored, with Rudolph revealing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Washington Post were among those that printed the word; others censored it with asterisks or dashes.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Early in the season, Johnson would have rather swallowed a Fiesta cascarone whole than play both of his inexperienced rookies at the same time.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Near the lake that has swallowed Van Buren, someone has constructed an outlet called Heirloom Traditions Company Store.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Suppressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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