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
But a longstanding feature of Nigerian elections includes delays in distributing voting materials on polling day and — during the 2023 ballot — glitchy equipment postponing the timely transmission of results.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Texas played twice because a line of storms swept across the Austin area Saturday, postponing a second game against Ohio State and canceling a second game against Syracuse.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Other emergency measures announced by the government in response to the energy crisis include reducing school hours, postponing major sporting and cultural events, and cutting transport services.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 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, 5 Feb. 2026
After rescheduling some tour dates last month amid his stage-one lung cancer diagnosis, Barry Manilow is postponing his Las Vegas residency.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Chapek fired, Iger returns Disney’s board fires Chapek after less than three years on the job and asks Iger to serve two additional years as chief executive, postponing his exit.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
By postponing them, Congress preserves the current legal gray area, including the confusion employers face when lawful hemp use leads to positive drug tests.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Texas played twice because a line of storms swept across the Austin area Saturday, postponing a second game against Ohio State and canceling a second game against Syracuse.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Other emergency measures announced by the government in response to the energy crisis include reducing school hours, postponing major sporting and cultural events, and cutting transport services.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 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, 5 Feb. 2026
After rescheduling some tour dates last month amid his stage-one lung cancer diagnosis, Barry Manilow is postponing his Las Vegas residency.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Chapek fired, Iger returns Disney’s board fires Chapek after less than three years on the job and asks Iger to serve two additional years as chief executive, postponing his exit.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
By postponing them, Congress preserves the current legal gray area, including the confusion employers face when lawful hemp use leads to positive drug tests.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponing
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Earlier this season, Garland had surgery on his left big toe and then sprained the right big toe, which continues to give him problems, delaying his Clippers’ debut.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some of those detainees could be charged in the weeks to come in Minneapolis, where a number of prosecutors have quit – delaying cases and slowing the court system.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Patients in Minnesota are canceling appointments and deferring critical health care needs because of fear of immigration enforcement as the federal crackdown continues, doctors say.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just as financial advisors recommend deferring enough into a 401(k) plan to benefit from your employer's full matching contribution, there is no reason to pass this free money up.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Postponing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponing. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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