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
Dealing with a three-month shutdown, inflationary pressures and a rising Denver minimum wage, Godfrey wanted to make sure the first spot was air tight before opening a second.
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
The effort to pass Trump's signature bill pulled back the curtain on internal divisions in the House Republican conference and exposed wounds that could spell trouble ahead for other high-profile fights, like the effort to fund the government and avert a shutdown in September.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 22 July 2025
Motorists were directed to use Altamont Pass Road and Corral Hollow Road to by-pass the shutdown.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
The program faced shutdown Thursday as part of federal budget cuts that include an overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
The effort to pass Trump's signature bill pulled back the curtain on internal divisions in the House Republican conference and exposed wounds that could spell trouble ahead for other high-profile fights, like the effort to fund the government and avert a shutdown in September.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 22 July 2025
Motorists were directed to use Altamont Pass Road and Corral Hollow Road to by-pass the shutdown.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
The program faced shutdown Thursday as part of federal budget cuts that include an overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
Noun
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The cessation of fighting between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is to allow humanitarian aid to reach the three areas.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The point is that in those cases, the players’ unions had the power to bring the whole sport to a halt.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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For businesses, this means operations don’t come to a halt.—
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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Detour: Drivers can take 27th or 35th avenues to Yorkshire Drive or Deer Valley Road to avoid the closure.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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News of the closure drew an outpouring of grief, including messages from some of Charlotte’s top food and beverage professionals.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
24 July 2025
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Wakefern is offering two for $9 through July 20, followed by two for $10 deals through the end of July.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic of Iran is motivated by a desire to bring about the end times and usher in an everlasting Islamic imperium.—
Mike Coté,
National Review,
20 July 2025
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Analyst Colin Langan’s price target implies Tesla shares stand to lose nearly 64% from their latest close of $332.56 per share.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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At the close of each semester at my small liberal arts college, students bury themselves in the library, staking out study rooms, flipping through stacks of books and notes, and squinting at laptop screens.—
Moira Gleason,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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Regulators should consider fast-tracking reviews for critical infrastructure projects, and assess potential regulatory impacts at the conclusion of key research and technology development projects.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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This is the conclusion of a new analysis by tire experts Local Tire Guys, which used federal data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Federal Highway Administration to assess the quality of roads across all 50 states.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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