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
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.
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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
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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At the last minute, just before the resolution was to be voted on in the House, the Clintons agreed to sit for a deposition, postponing further consideration of a contempt vote.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
27 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,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued an emergency order suspending the massage therapist license of Holt Marshall Field of Pflugerville, the agency said in a news release Monday.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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However, while the Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara airports remain operational, many airlines are still suspending the majority of their flights, and the hubs are difficult to reach due to road closures in the area.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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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The carpeting and furnishings in these three areas and its electrical outlets were redone just two years ago, according to the Kennedy Center, and were accomplished without interrupting performances and programming.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Portal North Bridge, by contrast, stands tall enough for ships to pass underneath without interrupting train traffic.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Adjourning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourning. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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