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
In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.
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Arkansas Online, 22 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourning
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About a third of adult immigrants reported skipping or postponing health care in the past year, according to a KFF/New York Times poll released in November.—
Phil Galewitz,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Now, lo and behold, what Judge Schiltz is describing is a form of effectively suspending habeas corpus.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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However, the bill gave Lincoln great power by suspending this in order to imprison those who were viewed as threats to the Union.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 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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Bryant yelled from across the room, interrupting Love’s response.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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For students deciding to forgo college, the latest research suggests the worst option might be interrupting one’s education altogether.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Adjourning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourning. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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