as in postponed
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 adjourned
The government is in shutdown after the Senate adjourned Tuesday evening without passing a funding resolution, and the midnight deadline to keep all federal operations running passed.
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Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
After failing to pass the stopgap government funding bills on Wednesday, the Senate adjourned for the Yom Kippur holiday.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
Dilone ultimately had a medical episode when the proceeding was adjourned and was hospitalized, the entry says.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Unless blocked by a court, the new map would likely take effect in early December or 90 days after the Senate adjourned on Friday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers adjourned their second special session last week.
—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
The language was tacked on in a last-minute amendment just before the legislature adjourned for the 2024 session.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
After failing to pass the stopgap government funding bills on Wednesday, the Senate adjourned for the Yom Kippur holiday.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
Dilone ultimately had a medical episode when the proceeding was adjourned and was hospitalized, the entry says.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Unless blocked by a court, the new map would likely take effect in early December or 90 days after the Senate adjourned on Friday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers adjourned their second special session last week.
—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
The language was tacked on in a last-minute amendment just before the legislature adjourned for the 2024 session.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
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After defense attorneys raised concerns about a prosecutor's comments to a local news outlet, the misdemeanor trial for CityBeat investigative news reporter Madeline Fening was postponed until early 2026.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, the Labor Department is expected release numbers on September hiring and unemployment — though the report could be postponed if a budget impasse in Congress leads to a government shutdown Wednesday.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic previously reported how the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the body responsible for refereeing in England, suspended Viccars when the allegations first came to light.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 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.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Opening Monologue Bad Bunny poked fun at his dance skills before being interrupted by Hamm, 54, showing off his own moves in the audience.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Medicare will not be interrupted by the shutdown because it’s classified as a mandatory government service.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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