as in to suspend
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 adjourn
After a full day's hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Trevor N. McFadden adjourned the case without a decision.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
After taking the bench, the judge quickly adjourned the proceeding in the wake of the development.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
The case has been adjourned and there will be a mention hearing on Wednesday, March 26 to set a date for a retrial, per the ABC.
Queensland Courts and Angus Edwards KC, defending Singh, didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
After being pressed by Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass. to properly address McBride, Self repeats it and then adjourns the hearing.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
After taking the bench, the judge quickly adjourned the proceeding in the wake of the development.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
The case has been adjourned and there will be a mention hearing on Wednesday, March 26 to set a date for a retrial, per the ABC.
Queensland Courts and Angus Edwards KC, defending Singh, didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
After being pressed by Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass. to properly address McBride, Self repeats it and then adjourns the hearing.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjourn
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Just leave your inability to suspend biblical amounts of disbelief at the door, and prepare to experience the absolute bone-chilling horror that is a constantly pinging smartphone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bridgeport Islanders forward Adam Beckman, 23, will miss the remainder of the regular season with just five games remaining after he was suspended by the American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee on Wednesday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But on Wednesday, April 16, ticket holders received a message that the event was postponed.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This reflects the trend of more Americans either opting not to have kids or postponing them until later.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The six-inch display is recessed into the bezels, which helps to reduce glare.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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On This Day When Jan. 18, 2025 Where Via Tortona 27, Milan A Real Treat After the couple recessed down the runway, assistants wheeled in a seven-tier wedding cake.—
Tammy LaGorce,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Adjourn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjourn. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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