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

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the most money committed to their roster, but in terms of the 2026 payrolls, the Mets are tops in the league due to the Dodgers' deferrals. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 July 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

In the 12 months ended in April, Fitch clocked 99 defaults of various kinds, including interest payment deferrals, maturity extensions under duress, and payments-in-kind instead of cash, as well as more conventional bankruptcies, liquidations and debt-equity swaps. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 May 2026

The county has also provided more than $17 million in fee deferrals and refunds to ease financial burdens on residents who are rebuilding. — David Wilson, Daily News, 19 May 2026

But without swift government support – tax and insurance deferrals, low-interest loans, and special aid for small firms – a much larger wave of unemployment is likely, according to Etemad. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026