Synonyms of deferrals

deferrals

noun

plural of deferral

as in postponements

the act of delaying or deferring something

a tax deferral

Related Words

• postponements
• deferments
• delays
• waits
• respites
• holdups
• hesitations
• holdbacks
• detentions
• setbacks
• detainments
• holding patterns
• slowdowns
• pauses
• reprieves
• lags
• foot-draggings

Dissimilar Words

• rushes
• dispatches
• hastes
• promptitudes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deferrals

Alternatively, the company can set up a program for pre-tax employee deferrals to fund accounts from their paycheck. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Then there's the contract deferrals, which are a constant source of misinformation. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

In December, the back-to-back defending-champion Dodgers signed Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract with deferrals, barely edging the Mets’ offer. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Critics have also argued that the deferrals delay legitimate payments to vulnerable groups, and could ultimately lead to higher costs for taxpayers if providers reduce services and patients are forced to turn to more expensive forms of care. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 July 2026

The Minnesota deferrals target 14 high-risk areas the state's own legislative auditor identified as vulnerable to fraud. — Ahmed Aboulenein, USA Today, 21 July 2026

The deal, which contains no options or deferrals, is the largest ever given to a pitcher with less than four years of MLB service time, according to the source, who was granted anonymity to discuss the negotiations. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Important public policy delivered through deductions, deferrals and account rules that reward people who already have cash to save. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026