1
: withheld for or until a stated time
a deferred payment
2
: charged in cases of delayed handling
telegraphs sent at deferred rates
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The deferred maintenance backlog for these roads is now hovering close to $11 billion, according to TU.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Because of a backlog of green card applications, since 2022, the youths were also typically protected by a policy for immigrants with SIJS known as deferred action.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
The outfielder signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers that includes $30 million in deferred salary ($10 million a year from 2027 through 2029).
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
CapMetro officials confirmed the incident but deferred comment to the Police Department.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Because of a backlog of green card applications, since 2022, the youths were also typically protected by a policy for immigrants with SIJS known as deferred action.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
The outfielder signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers that includes $30 million in deferred salary ($10 million a year from 2027 through 2029).
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
CapMetro officials confirmed the incident but deferred comment to the Police Department.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferred. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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