PROROGUED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

prorogued

verb

past tense of prorogue

as in suspended

to bring to a formal close for a period of time the legislative session was prorogued for the summer

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FlyDubai, the lower-cost sister carrier of Emirates airlines, said its flights to and from Israel would be suspended while an investigation takes place.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
The seven Chi Phi members in question were suspended, expelled, or faced other consequences, such as writing an essay, but most were allowed to continue their education at the university following a monthslong Title IX investigation.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

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But amid a flurry of amendments and pushback from the AFL-CIO and Congressional Black Caucus, the bill failed to reach the floor for a vote before the Senate adjourned for its five-week August recess.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The House of Representatives adjourned Wednesday, leaving Washington and almost certainly punting action on a ballooning artificial intelligence crisis until after November's midterm election.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

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