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postpones

VERB

put off till later time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjourn defer delay hold up shelve suspend

STRONG

pigeonhole prorogue table

WEAK

cool it give a rain check hang fire hold off hold over lay over put back put on back burner put on hold

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance continue expedite forward further hasten hurry

WEAK

carry out do maintain persevere

Example Sentences

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The plan also postpones more complex negotiations over its nuclear programme, a major sticking point for Trump.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

For the insurer, that only postpones the pain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

With ex-husband Brandon Blackstock ill, Clarkson postpones the balance of her August residency dates in Las Vegas so she can be ‘fully present’ for her kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

It postpones certain tax-filing deadlines for Americans and their spouses who are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2024

“It only postpones the evil day of telling them the jewels were lost in the fire,” observed Mary.

From The Motor Maids' School Days by Stokes, Katherine