ADJOURNMENT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

adjournment

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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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However, this gets an all-new rear suspension with leaf springs; that setup allows for a greater payload than a typical torsion beam axle.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
The Assembly proposal includes docking the bonus packages of not just the CEO, but other top executives, and extending the bonus suspension from one to two years, Bryan said.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of suspension

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At their worst, defensive secondary lapses and occasional offensive lulls kept opponents in games longer than necessary.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Through six games in August, Miami has given up 15 goals, and defensive lapses hurt the team again against Philadelphia.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of lapse

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Once, in the blessed era before the 24/7 news cycle and the omnipresence of social media, there was a lull in the months after the primary, with campaign activities picking back up around Labor Day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
But hawks on both sides are already casting this lull as an opportunity for both countries to hone their weapons for the next fight.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

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