Synonyms of postponing

postponing

verb

present participle of postpone

as in delaying

to assign to a later time

we'll have to postpone a decision until we have all the information

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delaying
• deferring
• waiting
• shelving
• suspending
• hesitating
• holding over
• remitting
• putting off
• pausing
• holding off (on)
• putting over
• staying
• laying over
• slowing
• prolonging
• holding up
• retarding
• lengthening
• extending
• detaining
• stretching (out)
• protracting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doing
• working (on)
• acting
• dealing (with)
• deciding (upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of postponing

Sports comes to a standstill after terrorism in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, with major league baseball postponing a full schedule of regular-season games for the first time since D-Day in 1944. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

If waiting several weeks means losing a customer, delaying a project or postponing growth, the lowest interest rate may not produce the lowest overall cost. — Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Do not keep postponing restarts when an important security update requires one. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Taking breaks, postponing games Parents previously criticized Heartland’s guidelines for playing in the heat in 2023 after kids played games with temperatures over 100 degrees. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026

Your monthly payment and total loan cost may increase as a result of postponing your payment and extending your term. — Maya Benjamin,dan Avery, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Due to growing health problems last fall, the artist reduced her public appearances, including postponing six concerts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Parton had openly discussed health struggles in the months leading up to her death, including postponing and missing appearances while receiving treatment. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Rolling Stone reported that Morrissey has made a habit of canceling shows, canceling 22 performances and postponing 10 others in 2025 alone. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026