postponement

noun

Definition of postponementnext
as in delay

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Recent Examples of postponement The address was delayed about 90 minutes due to severe weather, which forced an evacuation from the mall and then further postponement to allow for attendees to be re-screened through security. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Tellman told the judge that Styles’ family was aware of the postponement and agreed with the prosecution. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 In the case of poor weather, check the city's website and social media for postponement details. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026 Concerns that hospitals could be overwhelmed prompted the postponement of the Paris Pride march for LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday, and a three-day music festival was canceled. — Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 27 June 2026 Hours after Sunday’s postponement, the Cubs announced Edward Cabrera is scheduled to start Tuesday, with Javier Assad slated for Wednesday. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 The fighting has already led to the postponement of US-Iran talks that would begin the difficult process of resolving long-term issues like Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions – and the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s military brass. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 The postponement denies the Giants (31-43) an opportunity to sweep a team for the first time this season. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponement
  1. delay
  2. deferral
  3. deferment
Noun
  • As more carriers and airports report improvements in areas such as delay reduction, fuel savings and aircraft utilization, confidence is growing.
    — Christiaan Hen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Lawsuits alleging there were design errors in the signature bridge arches caused 18 months of delay.
    — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of delay
Noun
  • The handbook's deferral to applicable state law is only as effective as the HR professional.
    — Jennifer Morehead, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The deferral followed an hour-long analysis of options — and challenges, outlined by Jon Weiss, deputy county administrator.
    — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Definition of deferral
Noun
  • Unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest as soon as the funds are disbursed, and subsidized loans don't accrue interest while you're enrolled at least half-time or during eligible grace and deferment periods.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 June 2026
  • Castle, a soldier who was eligible for a deferment — due to his stateside work as an engineer — but enlisted anyway.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 24 June 2026
Definition of deferment

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