as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit
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Recent Examples of suspense
The suspense pic stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid and portrays a weekend getaway that goes violently wrong.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Aside from the ingenious creation of Moretti and his occasionally unpredictable behavior, the film fails at creating interesting characters, deploying suspense, and even delivering some cheap thrills.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
There’s a great twist at the end, and lots of suspense.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Are Any of the Single’s Inferno Season 4 Couples Still Together?
To preserve the suspense of Single’s Inferno, the contestants are not allowed to share anything about their dating life on social media.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Aside from the ingenious creation of Moretti and his occasionally unpredictable behavior, the film fails at creating interesting characters, deploying suspense, and even delivering some cheap thrills.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
There’s a great twist at the end, and lots of suspense.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Are Any of the Single’s Inferno Season 4 Couples Still Together?
To preserve the suspense of Single’s Inferno, the contestants are not allowed to share anything about their dating life on social media.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for suspense
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“Suspense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspense. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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