as in discontinuance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of adjournment
Sine die, the final adjournment of the session, was marked with great celebration by all.
—
Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2024
With only six or seven weeks of the legislative session to go before adjournment is anticipated, time is of the essence.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 27 Feb. 2024
The early adjournment enabled legislation to take effect in time to move up Michigan's presidential primary date to February, a move that had the backing of President Joe Biden.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
The prosecutor in the case, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, did not oppose the adjournment, according to the order.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for adjournment
Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2024
With only six or seven weeks of the legislative session to go before adjournment is anticipated, time is of the essence.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 27 Feb. 2024
The early adjournment enabled legislation to take effect in time to move up Michigan's presidential primary date to February, a move that had the backing of President Joe Biden.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
The prosecutor in the case, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, did not oppose the adjournment, according to the order.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for adjournment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjournment
Noun
-
The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Big Think shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Services.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 June 2020
Noun
-
The suspension is intended to last as long as negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war play out, officials told the Washington Post. 3.—
Dave Lawler,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
-
The suspension, to Maserati’s credit, can be adjusted— through three firmness settings—independently of other performance parameters.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
As the White House takes control of the pool roster, the TASS staffer’s presence represents a potential security lapse on the White House’s part.—
Donald Judd and Liam Reilly,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
-
The video kicked off with a time lapse of Ripa sitting in a chair as makeup and hairstylists did their work, putting on the Glinda makeup and styling her blonde hair just like the character’s.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Following a roughly nine-month lull, there have been 22 reports of the odd spinning behavior involving sawfish in waters around the Florida Keys since December, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
-
Staff chat in Spanish during the occasional lull between rushes and fresh tortillas perfume the air, making the space feel like a friend’s dining room.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Adjournment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjournment. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share