suppresses
- present tense form of suppress (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"I am fed up of going on stuff that masks and suppresses the symptoms rather than treating the actual problem," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 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
Similar to its injection form, the tablets contain semaglutide that works by mimicking the actions of a natural hormone called GLP-1 that suppresses appetite and slows digestion to keep you feeling fuller and less hungry.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
It activates or suppresses genes within the circuit connecting the brain's reward center and the hippocampus, which serves as the brain's memory hub.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2026
Tagoe suppresses his tic often because his neck jerking around every other minute is not only uncomfortable, but it also makes him look unapproachable and wild.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
