suppress
verb (used with object)
to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.).
suppresses
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present tense formof suppress (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Warming suppresses upwelling — which normally allows colder, deeper and nutrient-rich ocean water to rise closer to the surface.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Heat domes are large areas of high pressure, where sinking air suppresses development of precipitation and clouds, allowing heat to build up over days and weeks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Rather than acting independently, the particles appear to coordinate their behavior in a way that suppresses current fluctuations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
Borrowers who are highly qualified are often more likely to overpay because their lack of approval anxiety suppresses the motivation to comparison shop, according to the research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The clerk suppresses a look of horror before reaching for the tray on the very bottom rack.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
