Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorogate
Verb
  • Hamas has suspended its plan to release more Israeli hostages, citing alleged breaches of the ceasefire by Israel, while Israeli officials warn that military action will resume if the agreement collapses.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • But the Trump administration suspended that provision temporarily, throwing the US Postal Service into chaos as it was forced to halt all package deliveries from China and Hong Kong to comply with the order.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • While the 25 percent levy on imports from Mexico and Canada are postponed for 30 days, the 10 percent tariff on certain goods from China went into effect Tuesday morning.
    Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The outlet reported South Holland police were called into the meeting, and kicked everyone out of the building, with the fight ending the board meeting, which was never formally adjourned.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025
  • The General Assembly in Indianapolis, where Hatcher is a Democratic House member representing Gary, Hobart, Lake Station, and New Chicago, doesn’t adjourn until April 29.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Many will become full-time content creators, others will go back to school and finish up the childhood that was interrupted by the chance to play video games for fame and money.
    Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
  • In the case of Haiti, the security situation on the ground has previously interrupted deportations.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Prorogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogate. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.

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