suppress
verb (used with object)
to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.).
suppressing
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present participleof suppress.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Even if the state is suppressing the commemorations, many carry visible reminders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
“It’s totally plausible that the hedging behavior associated with this activity is one of the factors that is suppressing intraday moves,” said Garrett DeSimone, head of quantitative research at OptionMetrics, during a conversation with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
We all know what it feels like, even children recognize the feeling of effort, the effort of suppressing impulses.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
"It's all very well the policy saying XYZ content is allowed, but if the algorithm is still flagging all of that content and suppressing it, that's where the problem comes in," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Peeta shakes his head, but he’s still suppressing a smile.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
