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

Undoubtedly, the biggest blow was the announcement that the kingdom is postponing its flagship investment conference, the Future Investment Initiative, until next year, although no exact date has been set. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Supervisor Brian Veerkamp, who will miss Tuesday’s meeting, recommended postponing the appointment to allow for a competitive selection process. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The decree came after a committee of top Palestinian officials met Saturday morning to discuss postponing the vote. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Palestinian officials cited conditions in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem as reasons for postponing the vote. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

But postponing change without knowing whom the current program reaches, whether people improve or what another year will cost is not risk avoidance. — Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

As well as postponing the doc, which is produced by Voltage TV, Netflix has also pulled the trailer from its YouTube channel. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

To succeed, start small, stay mindful of postponing tasks, involve family members, and consistently apply the method. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026

That debate sparked angry exchanges among different justices, which led Justice Flávio Dino to ask for the review that led to postponing the decision. — Mauricio Savarese, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026