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
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.
—Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Cooney said delaying the sales tax measure, while the right move, worsens the MTS budget crisis by postponing by two years the possibility of a crucial new revenue stream.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Fugees’ Pras Michel underwent emergency surgery for colon cancer last week, postponing legal proceedings in his foreign lobbying and conspiracy case.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
On Friday afternoon, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal denied the city’s request for a rehearing in the election lawsuit brought by mayoral candidate Emilio González, who sued in June after the City Commission passed an ordinance postponing the election to next year.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
While postponing these investments may offer short-term financial relief, the long-term consequences can be dire, leading to exponential costs and heightened risks.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The current budget, enacted in June, had a $20 billion deficit that was closed by tapping into the state’s emergency reserves, borrowing from special funds, postponing some payments and adopting some bookkeeping gimmicks.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
After missing multiple episodes of The Kelly Clarkson Show in the spring and postponing the remainder of her Las Vegas residency, fans will get to see Clarkson back on their screens when the primetime musical special, Songs & Stories, airs its first episode tonight.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.
—Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Cooney said delaying the sales tax measure, while the right move, worsens the MTS budget crisis by postponing by two years the possibility of a crucial new revenue stream.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Fugees’ Pras Michel underwent emergency surgery for colon cancer last week, postponing legal proceedings in his foreign lobbying and conspiracy case.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
On Friday afternoon, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal denied the city’s request for a rehearing in the election lawsuit brought by mayoral candidate Emilio González, who sued in June after the City Commission passed an ordinance postponing the election to next year.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
While postponing these investments may offer short-term financial relief, the long-term consequences can be dire, leading to exponential costs and heightened risks.
—Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The current budget, enacted in June, had a $20 billion deficit that was closed by tapping into the state’s emergency reserves, borrowing from special funds, postponing some payments and adopting some bookkeeping gimmicks.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
After missing multiple episodes of The Kelly Clarkson Show in the spring and postponing the remainder of her Las Vegas residency, fans will get to see Clarkson back on their screens when the primetime musical special, Songs & Stories, airs its first episode tonight.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postponing
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller was injured before Wednesday’s practice, delaying his return after spending last season in retirement.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Procedures for excusing or deferring jury duty differs by county, according to the state’s judicial website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spokesman Ryan Gustin did not directly respond to questions about the Washington Post’s report, deferring questions to ICE.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Postponing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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