Synonyms of postponement

postponement

noun

as in delay

Related Words

• delay
• deferral
• deferment
• wait
• holdup
• detention
• respite
• slowdown
• setback
• lag
• hesitation
• reprieve
• detainment
• pause
• holding pattern
• holdback
• foot-dragging

Dissimilar Words

• rush
• haste
• dispatch
• promptness
• promptitude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of postponement

In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the postponement of tariffs would last until the end of the day Friday. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026

The Braves lost to the Twins, 4-2, in the series opener, a game delayed 51 minutes because of inclement weather and then began with an opening frame that probably had Braves faithful wishing there’d been a lengthier postponement. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Markel Wedding Insurance Policy highlights Markel's wedding insurance policies offer high limits for cancellation and postponement coverage and offers a discount for buying both types of coverage. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

There is also the possibility that a Double Gameweek unexpectedly appears before Gameweek 19, although that would likely require a postponement. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Fan reaction in Sacramento and online Fans of the artist have expressed both sympathy for the singer and ire over the show’s abrupt postponement. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Among the impacts the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be monitoring, according to McGuire, are levels of the neurotoxin domoic acid, which in late 2015 forced the postponement of the opening of the Dungeness crab fishery season. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

The tour continued as scheduled in July without incident until Thursday’s postponement. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

There was also the postponement of the event in New Orleans, aiming for a new fall date. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026