DEFERRAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

deferral

noun

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as in postponement

the act of delaying or deferring something a tax deferral

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Recent Examples of deferral Healey caught heavy criticism last week for utilizing the rate deferrals and passing the costs back on to the ratepayers. —

Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 However, those reductions are deferrals for February and March. —

Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Appeal to Washington Colina’s letter asks Rubio to promote an immediate moratorium on deportations to third countries for Venezuelans with CAT deferrals, particularly former military officers, and to urgently review Varela’s detention, including possible release under supervision or bond. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026 The commissioners said a deferral would give them time to review the county's zoning codes and ensure that Carroll has a way to regulate data centers. —

Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deferral

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postponement

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Inter Miami begins defense of its MLS title on Saturday against Orlando City at Inter&Co Stadium, and Messi had only recently returned from a hamstring strain that forced the postponement of the very match where the incident occurred.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Messi addressed the postponement directly in a video message to fans in Puerto Rico.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026