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delays

NOUN

deferment, interruption

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering logjam loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie-up

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup hold-up holding pattern putting off retardment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

WEAK

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

VERB

cause stop in action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjourn bar block defer detain hamper hold impede keep obstruct postpone prevent prolong put off restrict shelve stall stay suspend withhold

STRONG

arrest check choke clog confine curb dawdle deter dilly-dally discourage drag encumber filibuster inhibit interfere intermit lag linger loiter procrastinate prorogue protract remand repress retard slacken table tarry temporize

WEAK

bide time gain time hold over keep back lay over stave off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward free further go help let go open permit promote release support

STRONG

complete finish hurry leave liberate push rush unblock

WEAK

dispatch hasten speed

Example Sentences

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Disruption due to staffing issues at a U.S. parts factory recently acquired by the European group contributed to the delays, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The mission is scheduled to launch as soon as Thursday evening, after several delays.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The delays, then, are tied to regulations, according to Edwards.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Firms who may have a solid case to defend themselves find it harder to do so because delays mean people leave their company and, on occasion, a key witness may have even died.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

In fact, I am getting nostalgic about seven-hour airline delays.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich