POSTPONEMENT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

postponement

noun

Definition of postponement

as in delay

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Recent Examples of postponement The company’s postponement agreement with state attorneys general took that request for what’s called a preliminary injunction off the table. — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Shortly before the postponement was announced, the DOJ sent a new response to the senators, John Cornyn of Texas and North Carolina’s Thom Tillis. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 July 2026 The previous postponement came after Starship's system triggered an automatic abort when several engines on the first-stage booster, known as Super Heavy, failed to start. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 July 2026 That matchup of All-Star right-handers was originally lined up for Sunday night, before the postponement changed both teams’ plans. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 But the Dodgers shifted their pitching plan after the postponement. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026 Polish soccer star Robert Lewandowski was set to make his MLS debut Thursday, but the air quality forced the postponement of his Chicago Fire’s contest against the Vancouver Whitecaps. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 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

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Noun

While most of Saturday should see play continue, there may be a delay on Sunday before play can resume in the afternoon.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
That phase will include the removal of bridges, among other heavy items that will cause delays, and take … a long time.

— Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of delay

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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
Kennedy has said that the campaign is aimed at preventing improper payments instead of recovering them after the fact, with the Administration increasingly using payment deferrals and pre-payment reviews of Medicaid claims.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 July 2026

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