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 session for both the chambers of the Legislature was scheduled to wrap up by midnight Friday but now plans to adjourn on Saturday.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The possible order comes after the Texas Legislature adjourned a second special session without passing new regulations on the industry that has boomed since Texas legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp in 2019.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposal — An Act relative to eliminating cashless bail — was among the dozens of bills heard the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, though the committee adjourned without anyone offering testimony for or against the idea.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The General Assembly is currently adjourned amid disagreements between Hall and Berger and their respective caucuses over a state budget.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
The possible order comes after the Texas Legislature adjourned a second special session without passing new regulations on the industry that has boomed since Texas legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp in 2019.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposal — An Act relative to eliminating cashless bail — was among the dozens of bills heard the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, though the committee adjourned without anyone offering testimony for or against the idea.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The General Assembly is currently adjourned amid disagreements between Hall and Berger and their respective caucuses over a state budget.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial remarks about Kirk’s killing prompted ABC to temporarily suspend his late-night TV show, which has prompted widespread concerns around free speech.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Chinese buyers have now pivoted to Argentina, which recently suspended taxes on soybean exports ahead of a pledge from the White House to bail out Buenos Aires’ ailing economy.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fans have been waiting for Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor to duke it out in the octagon, but injuries and other factors have postponed the bout.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Chichester’s match against Lewes on Saturday was postponed and Tuesday night’s game against Cheshunt will not be going ahead either.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sandbags and plywood protected the windows, but the materials were recessed to be less noticeable, and fresh vehicle tracks marked the ground nearby.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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The blue tile on the shower floor and recessed shelf bring a touch of color to the white bathroom.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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