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delays

NOUN

deferment, interruption

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering logjam loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie-up

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup hold-up holding pattern putting off retardment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

WEAK

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

VERB

cause stop in action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjourn bar block defer detain hamper hold impede keep obstruct postpone prevent prolong put off restrict shelve stall stay suspend withhold

STRONG

arrest check choke clog confine curb dawdle deter dilly-dally discourage drag encumber filibuster inhibit interfere intermit lag linger loiter procrastinate prorogue protract remand repress retard slacken table tarry temporize

WEAK

bide time gain time hold over keep back lay over stave off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward free further go help let go open permit promote release support

STRONG

complete finish hurry leave liberate push rush unblock

WEAK

dispatch hasten speed

Example Sentences

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Delays happen, and you might need to pay to switch flights.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Delays, which Musk says are meant to prevent competitors from stealing ideas, are one reason the stock has been stuck.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

"Delays in the opening of the route have added concerns of possible 'traffic jams' to the peak this year," she said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Delays in finalizing a deal between City Hall and the Olympics committee have heightened those tensions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Delays cost money, and the big shots at the Mother Paula’s corporation weren’t happy.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen