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Recent Examples of postponement
Spoelstra on Herro Spoelstra did address Herro in his Thursday comments prior to the postponement, when asked about Herro’s seeming displeasure in being utilized as a reserve in the loss to the Timberwolves.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The postponement could have major implications for the Patriots’ chances in the playoffs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The original postponement announcement stated NASA was monitoring a medical concern that arose Wednesday afternoon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In December, locals crowded into a planning commission meeting, where a public hearing on the proposed rezoning was on the agenda, leading to the postponement of the event.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Also due to the postponement of his Hall eligibility, Rivers won’t go onto the ballot until several years after Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger — two of his prominent contemporaries — are first voted upon.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Instead, the launch countdown was put on hold twice, ultimately resulting in the postponement of the NS-37 mission.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The court postponement comes as sources told PEOPLE on Monday that Nick and his father had been involved in a loud heated argument during a holiday party on Saturday night, hosted by Conan O'Brien.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
These restrictions mirrored earlier rulings, including the postponement of a prior hearing after disputes over whether Robinson could appear in jail attire and how that might influence public perception.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The postponement could have major implications for the Patriots’ chances in the playoffs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The original postponement announcement stated NASA was monitoring a medical concern that arose Wednesday afternoon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In December, locals crowded into a planning commission meeting, where a public hearing on the proposed rezoning was on the agenda, leading to the postponement of the event.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Also due to the postponement of his Hall eligibility, Rivers won’t go onto the ballot until several years after Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger — two of his prominent contemporaries — are first voted upon.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Instead, the launch countdown was put on hold twice, ultimately resulting in the postponement of the NS-37 mission.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The court postponement comes as sources told PEOPLE on Monday that Nick and his father had been involved in a loud heated argument during a holiday party on Saturday night, hosted by Conan O'Brien.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
These restrictions mirrored earlier rulings, including the postponement of a prior hearing after disputes over whether Robinson could appear in jail attire and how that might influence public perception.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponement
Noun
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hi Lab positions HyDee as a response to those challenges by eliminating charging delays associated with battery systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The board unanimously approved the deferral.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Burnes accepted deferrals in his six-year, $210 million deal, lowering the net present value to below $194 million.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Dec. 2025
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There was a kerfuffle because Cheney had used a series of five deferments to avoid the draft during the Vietnam War.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The wife of a Department of Homeland Security worker in Ohio said that her bank rejected her request for a deferment on her mortgage.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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