DEFERMENTS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

deferments

noun

plural of deferment

as in deferrals

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deferrals

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The players believe eliminating deferrals would suppress salaries.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
The legislation was initially introduced in March 2026 and underwent multiple deferrals and extensive legal review before coming up for a final vote this week.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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