postponement

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Definition of postponementnext
as in delay

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Recent Examples of postponement Last weekend, Deep Purple revealed that Gillan had been hospitalized with an unspecified health issue, prompting the postponement of two concerts in Germany. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2026 The official said the postponement came at the request of Cook. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 This year, Houthi attacks forced the postponement of FII, but executives — including Apollo’s Marc Rowan, BlackRock’s Larry Fink, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman, and KKR’s Scott Nuttall — made the trip to the region anyway. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Paris police requested a postponement of the PSG game because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The summit was intended partly to demonstrate European solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states amid the war, making its postponement a clear reflection of the deteriorating security situation. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 The latest postponement followed the developer’s submission of additional traffic information and changes to the parking plan. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Power outages to prevent wildfires are forcing the postponement of high school football games. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council on Thursday announced the postponement of a joint summit set to take place in ‌Saudi Arabia next week, amid safety concerns prompted by Houthi attacks on airports in the kingdom. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponement
  1. delay
  2. deferral
  3. deferment
Noun
  • The total number of delays across the country was about 10,000 flights, on top of 7,000 cancellations, according to FlightAware.
    — Chase Jordan Updated November 13, Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Airlines are generally required to provide water and snacks to passengers within two hours of a tarmac delay.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of delay
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  • Commissioner Raquel Regalado, whose district includes the Seaquarium’s Virginia Key site, voted against the deferral.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The players believe eliminating deferrals would suppress salaries.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of deferral
Noun
  • Keep in mind that interest continues to accrue during deferment, which can increase the total cost of the loan.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Federal loans allow in-school deferment as long as you are enrolled at least half time.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deferment

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“Postponement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponement. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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