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
Speaker Adan Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
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Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
—Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Parker did not acknowledge Crain’s remark and adjourned the meeting.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
The board adjourned the meeting and went into executive session.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
After the Senate adjourned, Mullica and Baisley were still heatedly discussing the issue in the back of the chamber.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
The court adjourned for a month.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The trial adjourned for the day, with Rowe telling Williams to think over his decision to fire his attorneys.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Peres Magalhães, the only witness to take the stand Wednesday, finished her testimony before the trial adjourned for the day.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
—Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Parker did not acknowledge Crain’s remark and adjourned the meeting.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
The board adjourned the meeting and went into executive session.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
After the Senate adjourned, Mullica and Baisley were still heatedly discussing the issue in the back of the chamber.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
The court adjourned for a month.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The trial adjourned for the day, with Rowe telling Williams to think over his decision to fire his attorneys.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Peres Magalhães, the only witness to take the stand Wednesday, finished her testimony before the trial adjourned for the day.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourned
Verb
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After hearing testimony from about 40 witnesses, the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on the bill so the sponsors could work on amendments.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Delayed until 2024, the third iteration, curated by John Tain, saw its opening temporarily postponed by political protests in the city.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Star Sports, another platform, has suspended betting on Starmer stepping down before the next general election, giving the prospect an 89% chance.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, Cuban aviation authorities notified international airlines that the country is running out of jet fuel and that refuelling services for airlines will be suspended for a month, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Maybe this appreciation comes from my many 20 years of cruiser time, experiencing some solitary moments, interrupted by panic and chaos.—
Chick Pritchard,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Until one of his passengers interrupted.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These slippers are slightly recessed to fit your foot perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Adjourned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourned. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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