as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs
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Recent Examples of shutdown
The House passed a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown in March, but the bill reverted Washington to its 2024 budget until Congress can pass new appropriations by Oct. 1.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
In addition to turning in shutdown first innings this season, Sears has been a workhorse throughout his career.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
The shutdown has also given her a deeper appreciation for her career.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
The last few months have borne witness to AI systems learning to mislead, cheat, and try to evade shutdown—even resorting to blackmail.
—Harry Booth, Time, 3 June 2025
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2025
In addition to turning in shutdown first innings this season, Sears has been a workhorse throughout his career.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
The shutdown has also given her a deeper appreciation for her career.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
The last few months have borne witness to AI systems learning to mislead, cheat, and try to evade shutdown—even resorting to blackmail.
—Harry Booth, Time, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Taylor Walls belted a homer and drove in three runs, Danny Jansen added a two-run shot and Brandon Lowe had a solo homer for the Rays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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On a more emotional level, the anticlimactic ending ushered in the conclusion of a 46-year career for coach Bob Babb.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
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However, there have still been some vocal fans who are upset with changes made from the original, including completely cutting a character and making a significant change to the original movie's ending.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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There is a road closure on West 11th Street from I-670 West to West 10th Street.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Perhaps this closure can finally give the people of Evelyn Bay a chance to move forward.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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The teaser at the end of this week’s hour-long episode promises bonafide flagship mess: Obnoxious guests, police coming onboard, deckhand Kyle apparently hooking up with a guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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By the end of the nineteenth century, Green-Wood was said to be the second most popular tourist attraction in New York State, after Niagara Falls.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Billy Joel knows life isn't about happy endings As the film tapers to a close, Joel is steering his boat – the Alexa, named for his daughter with ex-wife Christie Brinkley – with a cigar in his mouth and his eyes focused on the water of Oyster Bay.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to join talks on Iran's nuclear program and may help bring the negotiations to a close.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Roku’s Debt stood at $577 million at the conclusion of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $11 billion (as of 6/6/2025).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Big 12—arguably the most enthusiastic supporter of private capital among the conferences—recently came to a similar conclusion after a year-long evaluation process that reportedly included discussions with global investment firm CVC Capital.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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