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
The Standoff Hardens Congress adjourned for two weeks with neither chamber willing to move.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Surfside officials adjourned the meeting after public comment without hearing from commissioners.
—Lauren Costantino
march 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But instead of bringing the amendment resolution to a vote late Friday evening, the Senate adjourned until April 9.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Instead, a spokesperson pointed to public remarks Kotek made in support of public funding for the Blazers arena as the Legislature adjourned.
—Conrad Wilson, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2026
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Surfside officials adjourned the meeting after public comment without hearing from commissioners.
—Lauren Costantino
march 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But instead of bringing the amendment resolution to a vote late Friday evening, the Senate adjourned until April 9.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Instead, a spokesperson pointed to public remarks Kotek made in support of public funding for the Blazers arena as the Legislature adjourned.
—Conrad Wilson, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
Verb
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After an interaction with the LAPD, Steinberg has suspended activities for his Save the Cinerama Dome campaign.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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It was suspended on Wednesday after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the central bank will almost certainly postpone any cut in interest rates for months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the central bank will almost certainly postpone any cut in interest rates for months.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.—
Niyaz Pirani,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Last week, before the court recessed for Easter, John briefly took the stand, legs and hands shackled and dressed in a khaki-colored prison uniform.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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