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 language was tacked on in a last-minute amendment just before the legislature adjourned for the 2024 session.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
There were reports of a possible last-minute deal on Wednesday, but a resolution didn’t manifest before lawmakers adjourned for the special session.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Leaders call for stronger gun control A Democratic National Committee abruptly adjourned the final day of its summer meeting in Minneapolis as news of the shooting, unfolding just minutes away, broke.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
In a court filing Tuesday, the Justice Department said at least 12 federal judges in New Jersey had adjourned matters, from trials to guilty plea hearings and sentencings, while waiting for answers — even before the judge had ruled.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
When a Republican commissioner tried to speak at the end of the session to express frustration with Woodward's actions, the longtime Royal Oak commission leader abruptly adjourned the meeting.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Since the November election, Touchstone says that the mayor has abruptly adjourned commission meetings in the middle of motions five times, going as far as to walk out and have the lights turned off.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
Last year, session adjourned on April 26.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Republicans adjourned its first special session in the state House on Thursday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
There were reports of a possible last-minute deal on Wednesday, but a resolution didn’t manifest before lawmakers adjourned for the special session.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Leaders call for stronger gun control A Democratic National Committee abruptly adjourned the final day of its summer meeting in Minneapolis as news of the shooting, unfolding just minutes away, broke.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
In a court filing Tuesday, the Justice Department said at least 12 federal judges in New Jersey had adjourned matters, from trials to guilty plea hearings and sentencings, while waiting for answers — even before the judge had ruled.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
When a Republican commissioner tried to speak at the end of the session to express frustration with Woodward's actions, the longtime Royal Oak commission leader abruptly adjourned the meeting.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Since the November election, Touchstone says that the mayor has abruptly adjourned commission meetings in the middle of motions five times, going as far as to walk out and have the lights turned off.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
Last year, session adjourned on April 26.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Republicans adjourned its first special session in the state House on Thursday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
Verb
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McCaffrey’s weekly media session, scheduled for Thursday, was postponed.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic What To Know On September 3, Gaga posted that the performance had been postponed and cited medical advice.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Dallas Cowboys’ season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday was suspended for about an hour because of lightning in the area.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Former Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera was suspended three games in November 2024 for spitting in the direction of a referee during a regular-season match.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some of Ryan’s woes for the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night could be traced to him feeling ill, but not anything like the Grade 2 teres major strain that interrupted his career a year ago August.—
David Brown,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Aguayo interrupted the interview to take a photo with five men in red spandex suits, dressed as the traditional Mexican superhero El Chapulin.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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The first story has recessed walls with a walkway.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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