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
Changes since end of 2025 session Minnesota has faced significant trials since the Legislature adjourned after passing a $66 billion, two-year budget last June.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Speaker Adan Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
—Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Parker did not acknowledge Crain’s remark and adjourned the meeting.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
The board adjourned the meeting and went into executive session.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
After the Senate adjourned, Mullica and Baisley were still heatedly discussing the issue in the back of the chamber.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
The court adjourned for a month.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The trial adjourned for the day, with Rowe telling Williams to think over his decision to fire his attorneys.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Speaker Adan Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
—Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Parker did not acknowledge Crain’s remark and adjourned the meeting.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
The board adjourned the meeting and went into executive session.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
After the Senate adjourned, Mullica and Baisley were still heatedly discussing the issue in the back of the chamber.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
The court adjourned for a month.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The trial adjourned for the day, with Rowe telling Williams to think over his decision to fire his attorneys.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
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Staff move fences as the Women's Snowboard Slopestyle Final is postponed due to heavy snow in Livigno.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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Yalanda Ward's trial was postponed until May 6, 2026, according to court records.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The direct meeting with Grossi is a significant step after Iran suspended all cooperation with the IAEA following the 12-day war in June with Israel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Yamil Lage | Afp | Getty Images An annual cigar festival in Cuba's capital city of Havana, which had been due to take place over five days in late February, has been suspended until further notice due to a worsening economic crisis.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When that process is interrupted, consequences follow.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony was projected onto building walls, and the drag queen Pabllo Vittar interrupted his concert to show Salles’s acceptance speech.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These slippers are slightly recessed to fit your foot perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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