Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prorogate
Verb
  • Reyes was then suspended for the entirety of the 2020 season for the use of a Performance Enhancing Drug.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • Worldwide impact Trump’s Jan. 20 order to immediately suspend refugee admissions stranded more than 10,000 people that completed the lengthy process to acquire refugee status and had scheduled flights to the U.S.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • The Duchess of Sussex's weekend plans changed after the Los Angeles museum gala she was set to attend on June 14 was postponed amid protests in the city against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 15 June 2025
  • Shortly after the raid, swap meet officials postponed the concert.
    Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • As the Illinois General Assembly was speeding to adjourn late last month, a Lake County lawmaker had spiritual leanings overtake his temporal duties.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
  • Joseph’s hearing was adjourned for the day after Jellinek’s testimony, but will continue on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
    Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
Verb
  • Explore Ed Sheeran See latest videos, charts and news Varnes began his audition with an original song on acoustic guitar, but was quickly interrupted by judge Simon Cowell.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 June 2025
  • After arriving at the senator's street and parking, the suspect was interrupted by a New Hope police officer who was sent to the house as a precautionary measure.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 17 June 2025
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“Prorogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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