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
Unless blocked by a court, the new map would likely take effect in early December or 90 days after the Senate adjourned on Friday.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
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Regardless of whether these candidates are added to the roster, Cassidy has called for the ACIP meeting scheduled for September 18 and 19 to be postponed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that in 2024, nearly one in four adults postponed receiving health care because of the cost.—
Megan Garnai,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … LEGAL FALLOUT – UCLA quarterback arrested on felony charge, suspended from football team.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The school has since confirmed that all classes — whether in-person or virtual — campus events, and administrative operations would be suspended during this time, per a university update on its emergency information page.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shortly after midnight, the burners remember, their serenity was interrupted by a group of law enforcement officers who entered the camp to ask questions.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, their usual matchday walk was interrupted by fans, forcing England to return to their Zurich base at the Dolder Grand hotel.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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