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
Both chambers adjourned just seconds after the final map vote.
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Chicago Mayor Harold Washington abruptly adjourned his first City Council meeting.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The meeting adjourned until next week.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But when Hill asked for clarification on what in the budget needed to be amended, Sneed said that would be addressed at a later time and adjourned the meeting.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the meetings adjourned and turned into a social occasion.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
MacInnes started giving evidence on Wednesday, but her testimony was cut short as the court adjourned for the day.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The Council adjourned the meeting without taking a vote on the appointment.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Georgia election officials are hurtling toward that deadline with no clear direction in sight, as state lawmakers adjourned earlier this month without providing a solution.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Chicago Mayor Harold Washington abruptly adjourned his first City Council meeting.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The meeting adjourned until next week.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But when Hill asked for clarification on what in the budget needed to be amended, Sneed said that would be addressed at a later time and adjourned the meeting.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Eventually, the meetings adjourned and turned into a social occasion.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
MacInnes started giving evidence on Wednesday, but her testimony was cut short as the court adjourned for the day.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The Council adjourned the meeting without taking a vote on the appointment.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Georgia election officials are hurtling toward that deadline with no clear direction in sight, as state lawmakers adjourned earlier this month without providing a solution.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
Verb
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The state's May 16 congressional primaries already have been postponed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Trump has continued to praise the bilateral relationship since returning to the White House, even after his Beijing visit, originally scheduled for March, was postponed due to the early stages of the Iran war.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The Obama administration suspended the program after finding that several local departments had engaged in racial profiling and civil rights abuses.—
Shoshana Walter,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Gas prices without the taxes and fees What the average price per gallon would be if federal, or federal and state, taxes and fees were suspended.—
Jiachuan Wu,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The candidates often exceeded the time limits and interrupted one another.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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As Miller relayed this story, the sound of a vehicle coming down the dirt road interrupted him.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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