POSTPONEMENT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

postponement

noun

Definition of postponement

as in delay

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Recent Examples of postponement Absent that, the lawyer asked for a 30-day postponement and demanded an unredacted copy of the new superseding indictment. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 Lionel Richie underwent a heart procedure leading to the postponement of at least three shows and casting doubt on an upcoming Las Vegas residency, a representative for the famed singer and producer said Tuesday. — Chloe Melas, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2026 The foundation did not link the postponement to the security situation. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Despite a rainy forecast and the postponement of a ceremony honoring retiring Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose, the game began on time and wasn't interrupted. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 Despite the postponement of the full fair, the organization remains committed to the region, Porro said. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 The meeting's postponement shows how difficult that diplomacy has become as the conflict spreads. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 News of the postponement was first reported by People magazine. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Lenae did not provide a specific reason for the postponement. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

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Noun

SpaceX launched commander Jessica Watkins and her crew for NASA after a three-week delay to fix their Dragon capsule's leaking fuel system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit.

— Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of delay

Noun

That mandatory inclusion cannot be deferred again, but gain from a separate inclusion event may qualify for a new deferral if timely reinvested.

— Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
This includes elective deferrals, employer matching and nonelective contributions and allocations of forfeitures.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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