defer
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There is every indication that Congress wanted to defer to the states.
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
Gwen was too late to defer her 2025 offer, but has since applied and been accepted to study history and politics at the University of Manchester in September.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Her home, health and car insurance have all increased, as has her mortgage, but she can’t defer her student loan payments because she must stay current on them to obtain public service loan forgiveness.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
Leaders don’t get power if they don’t maneuver; but they misuse their power if they don’t also defer to the reality principle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
While he tended to defer to Adams on the basis of age and political experience, Jefferson dominated his relationship with Madison for the same reasons.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
