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
Nuclear remains secure despite reactor outages The temporary shutdowns come at a difficult time for France, which generates roughly two-thirds of its electricity from nuclear power, supplied by EDF’s fleet of 57 reactors.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
One forced the shutoff of electric power in Eureka and Tintic Junction, communities in the county, and the shutdown of state roadways, the Juab County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post.
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Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The flight disruptions come as Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced the shutdown of Maiquetía International Airport, also known as Simón Bolívar International Airport, due to severe structural damage.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
That hotel, the National Lodge, faced foreclosure shortly after the judge’s 2012 shutdown order.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
One forced the shutoff of electric power in Eureka and Tintic Junction, communities in the county, and the shutdown of state roadways, the Juab County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post.
—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The flight disruptions come as Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced the shutdown of Maiquetía International Airport, also known as Simón Bolívar International Airport, due to severe structural damage.
—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
That hotel, the National Lodge, faced foreclosure shortly after the judge’s 2012 shutdown order.
—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
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Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.
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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
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Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
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Iran’s closure and America’s subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz locked in a fifth of the world’s oil supply.
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Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
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As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
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Keep scrolling for the can't-miss Amazon deals to snag before the long weekend comes to a close.
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Instead of presenting a conclusion alone, the system can show the factors that contributed to a recommendation, including the data used, operational constraints considered, and alternative options that were evaluated.
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The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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