as in remitted
to assign to a later time
we agreed to defer a discussion of the issue until we had more information
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Recent Examples of deferred
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The immigration policy allows some children of immigrants brought to the U.S. to receive a renewable, two-year period of deferred action from deportation and be eligible for a work permit.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 15 June 2025
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Under international law, recognition of Moscow’s rule over the four eastern regions of Ukraine would break every precedent, so the territorial question would have to be deferred, as has been the case in the Korean Peninsula for more than 60 years.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Maani, who was granted a deferred prosecution agreement by the U.S. attorney’s office for his extensive cooperation, was the star witness at Jones’ trial, testifying for the first time in public about his prolific turn as an FBI mole.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The immigration policy allows some children of immigrants brought to the U.S. to receive a renewable, two-year period of deferred action from deportation and be eligible for a work permit.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 15 June 2025
Adverb
None of his salary is deferred.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Under international law, recognition of Moscow’s rule over the four eastern regions of Ukraine would break every precedent, so the territorial question would have to be deferred, as has been the case in the Korean Peninsula for more than 60 years.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deferred
Verb
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It was originally supposed to go into effect in 2008, but has been repeatedly postponed, including during the pandemic.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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The King and Queen were due to meet with Pope Francis as part of their Italian tour, however, Buckingham Palace announced on March 25 that the meeting had been postponed by mutual agreement due to the Catholic leader’s ongoing health concerns.—
Alina Trabattoni,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to the Vision Center, prolonged screen use can significantly increase the risk of eye strain in adults, with symptoms such as dryness, irritation, blurred vision and headaches.—
George Toh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The slow book project gives us something money never will, and that is the prolonged act of creating life-affirming experiences.—
Stephanie Elizondo Griest
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferred. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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