Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorogate
Verb
  • After the loss, coach Sherrone Moore had to grapple with the choice made by Michigan officials — and Moore himself — to suspend the coach for the Wolverines’ next two games.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Due to the idle activity, Bangladesh closed three land ports on the Indian border at the end of August, and suspended operations at another.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • It was postponed indefinitely due to the federal takeover threat.
    Deena Zaru, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The language was tacked on in a last-minute amendment just before the legislature adjourned for the 2024 session.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
  • There were reports of a possible last-minute deal on Wednesday, but a resolution didn’t manifest before lawmakers adjourned for the special session.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Recently published studies about people affected by the Maui and Los Angeles fires showed that beyond affecting heart and lung function and interrupting access to medical care, these climate disasters have led to higher rates of depression and even suicide.
    Lahari Vuppaladhadiam, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Chris and Emilia’s conversation is suddenly interrupted by a premature explosion, which was caused by a clumsy member of a militia group called the Sons of Liberty.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Prorogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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