DEFERMENT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

deferment

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Recent Examples of deferment Federal loans allow in-school deferment as long as you are enrolled at least half time. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 Compare available hardship forbearance, deferment and other payment-relief options. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Castle, a soldier who was eligible for a deferment — due to his stateside work as an engineer — but enlisted anyway. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 June 2026 With the knowledge that the initial deferment would only last until April 30 of this year the Every Fire Survivor’s Network sent a proposal to the governor’s office to extend the deferment in March and Newsom approved it six weeks later, according to the resource hub. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deferment

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Trump has asked the Treasury to look for ways to eliminate the deferral, but the agency has not provided any guidance.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
DePodesta didn't have an answer on Tuesday when asked about the Rockies' plans for Bryant and whether the club would try to spread the money owed to him over the next two seasons as deferrals.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026

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Paris police requested a postponement of the PSG game because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The summit was intended partly to demonstrate European solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states amid the war, making its postponement a clear reflection of the deteriorating security situation.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

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By contrast, recent restrictions or delays suggest a greater emphasis on managing relations with Beijing and avoiding unnecessary escalation.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The delay raises a broader question about A24’s international release strategy at a time when social media can turn a film into a global cultural event overnight.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

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