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
Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
Despite the overwhelming sense of sadness at the track, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell never considered postponing the race.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Even though minds may be elsewhere at times, there was never any serious consideration of postponing Sunday’s race.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The bad weather has wreaked havoc on the rest of the on-track schedule — postponing the Truck Series race and canceling aspects of the O’Reilly schedule weekend.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
Daniels are said to have been casting the teen roles since 2024, before postponing the production one or more times.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Two additional rezoning requests covering roughly 80 acres have been repeatedly tabled, with the council postponing decisions again in March while awaiting a staff briefing on data center infrastructure and policy.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
Despite the overwhelming sense of sadness at the track, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell never considered postponing the race.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Even though minds may be elsewhere at times, there was never any serious consideration of postponing Sunday’s race.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The bad weather has wreaked havoc on the rest of the on-track schedule — postponing the Truck Series race and canceling aspects of the O’Reilly schedule weekend.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
Daniels are said to have been casting the teen roles since 2024, before postponing the production one or more times.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Two additional rezoning requests covering roughly 80 acres have been repeatedly tabled, with the council postponing decisions again in March while awaiting a staff briefing on data center infrastructure and policy.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponing
Verb
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Hilton proposes to reform the California Environmental Quality Act so that only government prosecutors can sue, preventing private individuals and organizations from stopping or delaying new housing projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Nearly 40% of calls handled by Sacramento’s emergency medical services system were non-emergencies, tying up ambulances and paramedics, delaying urgent medical responses and adding nearly $5 million in costs to the city, according to a city audit.—
Reeti Malhotra
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This could include, for instance, decisions slowing down, teams deferring instead of owning and outcomes becoming harder to replicate without leadership's direct involvement.—
Kevin O'Neill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But developing what is in place and deferring the pick to another draft could set up a better future.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Postponing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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