as in delaying
to assign to a later time
we'll have to postpone a decision until we have all the information
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Recent Examples of postponing
Americans are also making other sacrifices, such as delaying a job change, putting off buying a new home or postponing growing their family.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Economists warn that conflict in the Middle East risks pushing up inflation and postponing interest-rate cuts if higher energy prices rises become sustained.
—Irina Anghel, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Tabling the bill means legislators are postponing the matter and might not revisit it this session, but could bring it up again later.
—Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Mar. 2026
Ekko Astral are postponing their second album, The Beltway Is Burning.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
In the near future, experts recommend postponing unnecessary travel if possible, checking refund or insurance policies and, most importantly, monitoring safety advisories.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Seyed Mohsen Mahmoudi, the head of the Islamic Propagation Coordination Council of Tehran, said the main reason for postponing was numerous requests from people in different provinces who wanted more time to attend the funeral procession, the IRIB state TV channel reported.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Economists warn that conflict in the Middle East risks pushing up inflation and postponing interest-rate cuts if higher energy prices rises become sustained.
—Irina Anghel, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Tabling the bill means legislators are postponing the matter and might not revisit it this session, but could bring it up again later.
—Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Mar. 2026
Ekko Astral are postponing their second album, The Beltway Is Burning.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
In the near future, experts recommend postponing unnecessary travel if possible, checking refund or insurance policies and, most importantly, monitoring safety advisories.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Seyed Mohsen Mahmoudi, the head of the Islamic Propagation Coordination Council of Tehran, said the main reason for postponing was numerous requests from people in different provinces who wanted more time to attend the funeral procession, the IRIB state TV channel reported.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponing
Verb
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The temporary grace period delaying enforcement of the new law also applies to provisions restricting who can use which restrooms and other private spaces on government property.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The judge had postponed her sentencing until after the trial, delaying it further until after Serafini was sentenced.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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And in the long term, deferring maintenance and upgrades only make inevitable rate hikes even worse.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Burroughs said implementing an administrative stay and deferring ruling on the postponement gives both sides time to file briefs on the emergency motion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Postponing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponing. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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