Synonyms of shelved

shelved

verb

past tense of shelve

as in postponed

to assign to a later time

let's shelve the project for now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponed
• delayed
• deferred
• suspended
• remitted
• put off
• paused
• laid over
• held over
• put over
• hesitated
• held off (on)
• slowed
• waited
• held up
• prolonged
• stayed
• lengthened
• extended
• stretched (out)
• detained
• retarded
• protracted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• did
• worked (on)
• decided (upon)
• acted
• dealt (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shelved

The practice had been shelved soon after war broke out in Ukraine a few years back but revived following consultation with fans. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Europe’s world-leading commitment to replacing carbon fuels with sources such as wind, solar and nuclear power is not about to be shelved. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

Following intense backlash and threats of a boycott, FIFA shelved it within a week. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

In March 2026, Didulo’s and Manz’s charges for intimidation of a justice-system participant were shelved due to lack of evidence, though prosecutors have one year to refile. — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Plans drift, and the strategy that impressed the executive channel gets shelved once daily realities set in. — Vlada Grebenykova, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Despite the heavy hitters attached, momentum has since stalled on the sci-fi project and it's sadly been shelved for the immediate future. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Originally conceived alongside their collaborations on those scores, the album languished as Jóhannsson’s film career exploded before ultimately being shelved after his death. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026

The planned documentary did not turn out as planned, however, and was quickly shelved. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 July 2026