as in postponed
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the meeting was adjourned by the chairperson until further notice
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Recent Examples of adjourned
Unless blocked by a court, the new map would likely take effect in early December or 90 days after the Senate adjourned on Friday.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers adjourned their second special session last week.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposal — An Act relative to eliminating cashless bail — was among the dozens of bills heard the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, though the committee adjourned without anyone offering testimony for or against the idea.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The General Assembly is currently adjourned amid disagreements between Hall and Berger and their respective caucuses over a state budget.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
The language was tacked on in a last-minute amendment just before the legislature adjourned for the 2024 session.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Leaders call for stronger gun control A Democratic National Committee abruptly adjourned the final day of its summer meeting in Minneapolis as news of the shooting, unfolding just minutes away, broke.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
In a court filing Tuesday, the Justice Department said at least 12 federal judges in New Jersey had adjourned matters, from trials to guilty plea hearings and sentencings, while waiting for answers — even before the judge had ruled.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
When a Republican commissioner tried to speak at the end of the session to express frustration with Woodward's actions, the longtime Royal Oak commission leader abruptly adjourned the meeting.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers adjourned their second special session last week.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposal — An Act relative to eliminating cashless bail — was among the dozens of bills heard the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, though the committee adjourned without anyone offering testimony for or against the idea.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The General Assembly is currently adjourned amid disagreements between Hall and Berger and their respective caucuses over a state budget.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
The language was tacked on in a last-minute amendment just before the legislature adjourned for the 2024 session.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Leaders call for stronger gun control A Democratic National Committee abruptly adjourned the final day of its summer meeting in Minneapolis as news of the shooting, unfolding just minutes away, broke.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
In a court filing Tuesday, the Justice Department said at least 12 federal judges in New Jersey had adjourned matters, from trials to guilty plea hearings and sentencings, while waiting for answers — even before the judge had ruled.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
When a Republican commissioner tried to speak at the end of the session to express frustration with Woodward's actions, the longtime Royal Oak commission leader abruptly adjourned the meeting.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
Verb
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Some high-ranking officials have postponed or cancelled events out of fear of political attacks following last week’s shooting.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Microsoft’s planned then postponed $1 billion data center in Catawba County is only set to bring in 50 jobs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The chain of events Wednesday that ended with the show’s being pulled appeared to begin when Carr went on right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson’s show and called for Kimmel to be suspended.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Major aid groups suspended or significantly scaled back their remaining operations in eastern Gaza City on Tuesday after Israeli tanks reached the city's outskirts as part of a ground offensive.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shortly after midnight, the burners remember, their serenity was interrupted by a group of law enforcement officers who entered the camp to ask questions.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, their usual matchday walk was interrupted by fans, forcing England to return to their Zurich base at the Dolder Grand hotel.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sandbags and plywood protected the windows, but the materials were recessed to be less noticeable, and fresh vehicle tracks marked the ground nearby.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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