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 House took no action in a very brief ceremonial session and adjourned until Monday after Senate Majority Leader John Thune sent back its own bipartisan measure passed last week that would fund DHS agencies except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Standoff Hardens Congress adjourned for two weeks with neither chamber willing to move.
—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
The subcommittee then adjourned, with a vote of 5-2.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The meeting lasted only minutes before being adjourned and moved to a later date.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
With no decision reached, the case was adjourned until April 9 to give both sides time to come to an agreement.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Standoff Hardens Congress adjourned for two weeks with neither chamber willing to move.
—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
The subcommittee then adjourned, with a vote of 5-2.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The meeting lasted only minutes before being adjourned and moved to a later date.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
With no decision reached, the case was adjourned until April 9 to give both sides time to come to an agreement.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
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But the state Department of Public Health and Human Services postponed adding doula services to its Medicaid program in late March, citing a budget shortfall driven in part by higher-than-expected Medicaid costs.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the start of the episode, Seacrest will reveal the two contestants that were eliminated after last week's performances, results that were postponed after an unprecedented surge in votes during episode 10.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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David Brown did not agree, but instead recommended that Stillman be suspended for no more than five days.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The two men pleaded guilty to second-degree murder by mob and were sentenced to 25 years, with 20 years suspended, leaving five years to serve, Fox News has learned.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Round Lake appears to have been drawn by a kindergartner who was interrupted halfway through snack time.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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The attack was interrupted by an Amazon truck that drove by, the victim said, prompting the suspect and another person to flee on foot.—
Megan Cassidy,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 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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Stucchi recommends in-paver LEDs, low bollards, or recessed path lighting to give your driveway a welcoming glow.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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