ADJOURNMENT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

adjournment

noun

Definition of adjournment

as in discontinuance

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Recent Examples of adjournment Such claims aren't uncommon in the legislature's annual adjournment push. — Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Longtime House Regulated Industries Chairman Alan Powell, R-Hartwell, pushed the idea on the second-to-last day of the legislative session, when many bills sneak through in the rush toward adjournment. — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Despite the adjournment, residents and council members remained, taking turns at the microphone as shouting continued. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026 This is not a normal year, and this was not a normal adjournment. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjournment

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In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of discontinuance

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That includes carbon-ceramic brakes, standard Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and even optional carbon fiber wheels, all wrapped by the widebody shape that gives the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X a more aggressive look than the base Stingray.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
After the White House event, FIFA announced Ronaldo’s suspension had been lifted, allowing one of the World Cup’s star attractions to play in the tournament.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of suspension

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The mistakes have been the same from week to week — mistimed tackles, costly turnovers and defensive lapses — and the results have matched.

— Latif Love August 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
In highly competitive, high-stakes industries, any lapse in presentation quality won’t be tolerated.

— Julien Villemonteix, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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