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Susan

American  
[soo-zuhn] / ˈsu zən /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Susanna or Susannah.


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Mills, who is term-limited as governor, is running for the Senate seat currently held by Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking re-election.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He was stepping up to the plate to run against Susan Collins, the Maine Republican who has long bedeviled Democrats.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Lieutenant general Susan Coyle was named Australia's Chief of Army following a three-decade career during which she has served in the Solomon Islands, Afghanistan and the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The Coachella music festival has kicked off with surprise guest actor Susan Sarandon featuring in pop star Sabrina Carpenter's headlining performance on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Sometimes it was so sad to think about Susan.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein