as in to suspend
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the meeting was adjourned by the chairperson until further notice
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Recent Examples of adjourn
After adjourning session for the year, Senate Republican leaders also did not hold a press conference to explain their decision to shut down debate.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Four big dynamics drove Colorado lawmakers’ session, from defending against Trump to boosting affordability
Another regular session of the Colorado legislature has adjourned for the year.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
As the Illinois General Assembly was speeding to adjourn late last month, a Lake County lawmaker had spiritual leanings overtake his temporal duties.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Joseph’s hearing was adjourned for the day after Jellinek’s testimony, but will continue on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Four big dynamics drove Colorado lawmakers’ session, from defending against Trump to boosting affordability
Another regular session of the Colorado legislature has adjourned for the year.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
As the Illinois General Assembly was speeding to adjourn late last month, a Lake County lawmaker had spiritual leanings overtake his temporal duties.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Joseph’s hearing was adjourned for the day after Jellinek’s testimony, but will continue on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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Worldwide impact Trump’s Jan. 20 order to immediately suspend refugee admissions stranded more than 10,000 people that completed the lengthy process to acquire refugee status and had scheduled flights to the U.S.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Reyes was then suspended for the entirety of the 2020 season for the use of a Performance Enhancing Drug.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The city of Cudahy has postponed its Independence Day Celebration that was set for Thursday, July 3.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The item needs to come back to the commission for final approval, at which point it would be sent to voters on the November ballot — now in a special election since the main election has been postponed.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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The front door, centrally located and recessed in a prominent brick faced front gable protects visitors arriving during inclement weather.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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Peterson was found lying on the floor near her classroom with a single stab wound to her chest on June 16, 1978, one day after school recessed for the summer, according to the release.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
3 June 2025
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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