POSTPONEMENT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

postponement

noun

Definition of postponement

as in delay

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Recent Examples of postponement Organizers have not announced any postponement or cancellation and continue to publish event preparation updates for participants. — James Ward, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The administration’s postponement of a Food and Drug Administration rule hampered the food safety system, which hindered a response to the outbreak. — Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the postponement of tariffs would last until the end of the day Friday. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 However, that postponement — at least initially — did not seem to be a deterrent to the mission. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 The Braves lost to the Twins, 4-2, in the series opener, a game delayed 51 minutes because of inclement weather and then began with an opening frame that probably had Braves faithful wishing there’d been a lengthier postponement. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Markel Wedding Insurance Policy highlights Markel's wedding insurance policies offer high limits for cancellation and postponement coverage and offers a discount for buying both types of coverage. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026 There is also the possibility that a Double Gameweek unexpectedly appears before Gameweek 19, although that would likely require a postponement. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Fan reaction in Sacramento and online Fans of the artist have expressed both sympathy for the singer and ire over the show’s abrupt postponement. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The watchdog warned that shipyard delays are expected to keep more submarines idle through 2030, creating additional costs and reducing the fleet’s operational capacity.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Due to high traffic, the website is experiencing some technical delays.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of delay

Noun

Then there's the contract deferrals, which are a constant source of misinformation.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
In December, the back-to-back defending-champion Dodgers signed Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract with deferrals, barely edging the Mets’ offer.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of deferral

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Also compare borrower protections and flexibility, including deferment and forbearance options, in-school repayment requirements and co-signer release policies.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
This benefit is suspended during periods of deferment, grace period, or forbearance.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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