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deferred

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adverb

as in postponed

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deferred

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verb

past tense of defer

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Recent Examples of deferred
Adjective
The immediate posting of these jobs has infuriated employees who took the deferred resignation offer out of fear that their positions would be eliminated. Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 May 2025 That clear need drove the decision to pursue Alex Bregman, who ultimately chose the Boston Red Sox during spring training, signing a three-year, $120 million contract that includes opt-out clauses and a substantial amount of deferred money. Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for deferred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deferred
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • This keeps black hues truly black, even under fluorescent lights or studio spotlights, and helps prevent eye strain even after prolonged viewing.
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Regularly inhaling nitrous oxide can lead to prolonged neurological effects, including spinal cord or brain damage, even after stopping the use, the FDA said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

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“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deferred. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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