as in delayed
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as in suspended
to assign to a later time
we'll have to postpone a decision until we have all the information
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Recent Examples of postponed
Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The sentencing was indefinitely postponed to allow both the defense and prosecution to provide input on how the case should move forward.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The city of Waukesha Plan Commission in late November postponed a vote to change the land use of the site from institutional to residential.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Reaction is postponed; restraint in the moment is rewarded with likes later on.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
However, despite being originally postponed, the shows were ultimately canceled due to the ongoing safety concerns.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
The latest prescribed fire had been planned for Monday, but was postponed Sunday after the forecast showed gusty winds were possible, said CalFire spokeswoman Cecile Juliette.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Although the official Biennale was postponed last minute, numerous unofficial events continued to run, highlighting the passion of talented creatives from Africa and its diaspora.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
Back in March, HBO revealed that a projection for the Euphoria premiere date had been postponed, and the scripts for Season Three were still being workshopped.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Classes were canceled Tuesday, and final exams were postponed.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The sentencing was indefinitely postponed to allow both the defense and prosecution to provide input on how the case should move forward.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The city of Waukesha Plan Commission in late November postponed a vote to change the land use of the site from institutional to residential.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Reaction is postponed; restraint in the moment is rewarded with likes later on.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
However, despite being originally postponed, the shows were ultimately canceled due to the ongoing safety concerns.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
The latest prescribed fire had been planned for Monday, but was postponed Sunday after the forecast showed gusty winds were possible, said CalFire spokeswoman Cecile Juliette.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Although the official Biennale was postponed last minute, numerous unofficial events continued to run, highlighting the passion of talented creatives from Africa and its diaspora.
—Vivienne Dovi, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
Back in March, HBO revealed that a projection for the Euphoria premiere date had been postponed, and the scripts for Season Three were still being workshopped.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Postponed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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