variants
or moratoria
as in suspensions
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 moratoriums
That strong opposition has prompted local governments to pass moratoriums to keep data centers out of their communities.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Eleven states have floated data-center moratoriums, and statehouses weighed more than 150 energy bills this year.
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Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
So far, at least six counties and nine cities in Illinois have approved data center moratoriums or regulations.
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Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Inver Grove Heights is joining Minneapolis in actually passing moratoriums.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Similar moratoriums have recently passed in Kansas City, Missouri and Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Some states are suspending tax breaks or considering moratoriums on data center construction.
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Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Some counties and cities that don’t have specific zoning rules and regulations for data center development are using short-term moratoriums.
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Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
The map below shows states that have recently considered moratoriums, and the status of bills that include language on data center development.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Eleven states have floated data-center moratoriums, and statehouses weighed more than 150 energy bills this year.
—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
So far, at least six counties and nine cities in Illinois have approved data center moratoriums or regulations.
—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Inver Grove Heights is joining Minneapolis in actually passing moratoriums.
—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Similar moratoriums have recently passed in Kansas City, Missouri and Leavenworth, Kansas.
—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Some states are suspending tax breaks or considering moratoriums on data center construction.
—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Some counties and cities that don’t have specific zoning rules and regulations for data center development are using short-term moratoriums.
—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
The map below shows states that have recently considered moratoriums, and the status of bills that include language on data center development.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moratoriums
suspensions
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The report, released Tuesday, says the jury found that students with disabilities in the district face high rates of absenteeism and suspensions.
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Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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“Moratoriums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moratoriums. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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