POSTPONEMENTS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

postponements

noun

plural of postponement

as in delays

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Noun

Superintendent Michael Connolly similarly said the district asked for more, given the pre-K-8 district’s experience with delays last fiscal year.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Patience is the ability to remain calm and accept delays, difficulties, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of delays

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Alternatively, the company can set up a program for pre-tax employee deferrals to fund accounts from their paycheck.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Then there's the contract deferrals, which are a constant source of misinformation.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of deferrals

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