as in suspended
to assign to a later time
we'll have to postpone a decision until we have all the information
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Recent Examples of postponed
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that in 2024, nearly one in four adults postponed receiving health care because of the cost.
—Megan Garnai, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
It was postponed indefinitely due to the federal takeover threat.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
The motion to approve the deal was denied, and a post-hearing order stated that approval is postponed until more information is provided.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Also included is a reschedule Miami concert that was recently postponed due to vocal strain.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the largest events of the Fiestas Patrias, the parade for the Mexican Independence Day in Waukegan, has been postponed for the first time in its 30-year history to November 1 from September 14.
—Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The strike has also affected major events, with some concerts originally scheduled this week, including Coldplay and Post Malone, postponed.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
McCaffrey’s weekly media session, scheduled for Thursday, was postponed.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of whether these candidates are added to the roster, Cassidy has called for the ACIP meeting scheduled for September 18 and 19 to be postponed.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that in 2024, nearly one in four adults postponed receiving health care because of the cost.
—Megan Garnai, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
It was postponed indefinitely due to the federal takeover threat.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
The motion to approve the deal was denied, and a post-hearing order stated that approval is postponed until more information is provided.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Also included is a reschedule Miami concert that was recently postponed due to vocal strain.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the largest events of the Fiestas Patrias, the parade for the Mexican Independence Day in Waukegan, has been postponed for the first time in its 30-year history to November 1 from September 14.
—Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The strike has also affected major events, with some concerts originally scheduled this week, including Coldplay and Post Malone, postponed.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
McCaffrey’s weekly media session, scheduled for Thursday, was postponed.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponed
Verb
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Ten other airlines delayed between one and 19 flights.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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The San Diego City Council voted 6-2 Monday to begin charging parking fees in Balboa Park for the first time, but council members delayed the start date by several months and granted many park users some major concessions.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The grant was awarded, and later Julien went before the Miami-Dade County Commission and persuaded them to build a cultural arts center, not just another teen center where children were babysat while their dreams of the arts were being deferred.—
BEA L. HINES,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Projects will be deferred or canceled, expansions will be rethought, hours and services will be reduced and prices will be pushed up for residents and visitors.—
Mark Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Postponed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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