MORATORIUM Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

moratorium

noun

ˌmȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əm

as in suspension

a state of temporary inactivity the director of the blood bank called for a moratorium in donations until the surplus could be used up

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Recent Examples of moratorium Reynoso's position on a data center moratorium could not be immediately found. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 June 2026 The second bill would institute a moratorium on new data center projects until the rules are in place. —

Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The contract is expected to be finalized when the moratorium ends on July 6. —

Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 But contracts can’t be signed until the moratorium is lifted on July 6. —

Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moratorium

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Noun

Since Ecuador lost, Hincapié will serve his red-card suspension during the team’s next international match.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The report, released Tuesday, says the jury found that students with disabilities in the district face high rates of absenteeism and suspensions.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

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Noun

The stage is set for unbelievable tension and suspense-building, and it's executed perfectly through Spielberg's directorial prowess with memorable scenes from raptors in the kitchen to a T-Rex in the toilet.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026
The Internet has unintentionally killed the suspense for nearly everything, up to and including concerts.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026