as in to defer
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 postpone
Other institutions in and around Washington postponed or reduced their 250th celebrations, so as not to get in the way of the president.
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Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Texas Rush has postponed two additional shows due to Geddy Lee's illness.
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Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The prosecutor told the judge the bail review hearing should be postponed because the Placer County District Attorney’s Office and the defense could reach a plea agreement next Monday.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Lower court judges had postponed the terminations of the programs.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for postpone
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Texas Rush has postponed two additional shows due to Geddy Lee's illness.
—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The prosecutor told the judge the bail review hearing should be postponed because the Placer County District Attorney’s Office and the defense could reach a plea agreement next Monday.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Lower court judges had postponed the terminations of the programs.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for postpone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postpone
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That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
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For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
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Trump is speaking now to a crowd filling the National Mall after being delayed by inclement weather.
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Attendees were told to shelter in nearby government buildings, and the celebration was delayed by a few hours before going on as scheduled.
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“Postpone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postpone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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