Synonyms for

Postponing

Verb / pəʊˈstpəʊnɪŋ / / pəʊˈspəʊnɪŋ / Another word for postponing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Postponing means to delay or put off something to a later time.

Synonyms & similar words

postpone putoff defer setback table remit prorogue shelve holdover putover delaying deferring procrastinating rescheduling suspending adjourning rearranging prolonging extending revising reorganizing stalling temporizing pausing waiting remitting renewing

Example sentences

  1. I am postponing my dentist appointment until next week.
  2. She is postponing her vacation due to bad weather.
  3. We are postponing the meeting until everyone can attend.
  4. He is postponing the game because of the rain.
  5. They are postponing the concert until a later date.

Quotes

  • Don't postpone your happiness for the future; find joy in the present moment.
  • Postponing is like borrowing time; eventually, you'll have to pay it back.
  • Life is too short to keep postponing your dreams.

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