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
After the spring session adjourned early Monday, Cunningham, in a sports talk radio interview, described his frustration in working with the Bears through negotiations.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
During the Connecticut General Assembly‘s annual legislative session, which adjourned last month, lawmakers passed a bill that makes a long list of changes to the Department of Children and Families.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Alternatively, the meeting may be adjourned.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Both chambers adjourned just seconds after the final map vote.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The case has been adjourned and there will be a mention hearing on Wednesday, March 26 to set a date for a retrial, per the ABC.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But the House adjourned for the week after passing its proposal earlier this week, leaving the Senate to vote on its version of the spending plan or let the federal government shut down.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Self then adjourned the hearing as Keating stormed off.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
During the Connecticut General Assembly‘s annual legislative session, which adjourned last month, lawmakers passed a bill that makes a long list of changes to the Department of Children and Families.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Alternatively, the meeting may be adjourned.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Both chambers adjourned just seconds after the final map vote.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The case has been adjourned and there will be a mention hearing on Wednesday, March 26 to set a date for a retrial, per the ABC.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But the House adjourned for the week after passing its proposal earlier this week, leaving the Senate to vote on its version of the spending plan or let the federal government shut down.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Self then adjourned the hearing as Keating stormed off.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
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Since the executive order was postponed last June, the Department of General Services has not conducted additional surveys for office space needs.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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As a result, Wilson and her sister, Nancy Wilson, postponed their Royal Flush Tour to recover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Iran has also suspended flights at the Imam Khomeini International Airport until further notice, state media reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Multiple Israeli media outlets subsequently reported that the country's military had suspended attacks on Iran, but that operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon would continue.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The book switches between fonts, is interrupted with text boxes holding seemingly random information, is loaded down with footnotes, and includes paragraphs and columns of text that are upside down, reversed, or running vertically across the page.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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One day, out of the blue, Claire’s idyllic life is interrupted by a persistent hum.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Layer recessed lights, sconces, and floor lamps to brighten low-light areas.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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