as in postponing
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 adjourning
Ten days later, the Senate voted on two more of the articles of impeachment, both votes again falling one vote shy of conviction, before adjourning the trial sine die, or with no date chosen to reconvene.
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USA Today, 6 May 2026
Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, Illinois HB 910 passed out of committee but failed to be taken up by House legislators before adjourning their session.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Nov. 2025
USA Today, 6 May 2026
Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, Illinois HB 910 passed out of committee but failed to be taken up by House legislators before adjourning their session.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourning
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Prosecutor Ryan McBride also indicated postponing the hearing would delay proceedings by at least six months and violate Erika Kirk’s right to a speedy trial, as the widow of the victim.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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MotoGP also had to shuffle its schedule due to the conflict in the Middle East, postponing the Qatar Grand Prix to November.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
7 May 2026
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Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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By January 2019, the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District had taken steps to fire him, suspending him without pay.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The breach created chaos across California university campuses this week, interrupting classes, assignments and finals preparations for hundreds of thousands of students and professors.—
Kelvin Chan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Elizabeth continues to be an infuriating character, interrupting with rude and unhelpful asides throughout the entire family meeting, casually gnawing on an orange slice as Greg and Katie have a heart-to-heart across the table.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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“Adjourning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourning. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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