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
Congressional procedures mean avoiding a shutdown will require bipartisan support.
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Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Some airports may also experience disruptions and delays, such as during the 2019 shutdown when air traffic controllers working without pay threatened to walk off the job—a move that helped end the shutdown.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
The presser also comes as a March 14 shutdown deadline inches closer.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Government shutdown: Congress at impasse as March 14 deadline approaches
When is the government shutdown deadline?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Some airports may also experience disruptions and delays, such as during the 2019 shutdown when air traffic controllers working without pay threatened to walk off the job—a move that helped end the shutdown.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
The presser also comes as a March 14 shutdown deadline inches closer.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Government shutdown: Congress at impasse as March 14 deadline approaches
When is the government shutdown deadline?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
Noun
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The Houthis and their Iranian benefactors saved face by insisting that the reduction in the attacks was inspired by the temporary cessation of hostilities between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Mar. 2025
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The group had accused Israel last week of violating the truce by cutting off humanitarian assistance to Gaza, where Israel then conducted a series of large-scale strikes late Monday despite the cessation of hostilities.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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But his career came to a screeching halt later that year.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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His term began with large-scale immigration raids, a halt to asylum processing for undocumented migrants, and executive orders aimed at expanding the authority of ICE to arrest and detain those in the country illegally.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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But the premature ending of this test flight means those objectives must wait.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rolling road and freeway ramp closures begin as early as 3 a.m. on race day, according to event organizers.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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To that end, the Tokyo itinerary includes exhibitions against the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants, an event hosted by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and a welcome party organized by Imanaga and Suzuki.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The longer Glenwood Springs Classic Package includes two nights in Denver, one at the beginning and one at the end of the journey, and two nights in Glenwood Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Dow Jones Transportation Average , which is sometimes viewed as a leading indicator for the economy, is down about 13% since the close of Feb. 18 — the day of a recent peak for the index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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For the year to date, the Dow average lost more than 1,100 points, or about 2.6%, through Wednesday’s close.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Wednesday’s decision, which comes at the conclusion of the Fed’s two-day monetary policy meeting, shows that central bankers are waiting for evidence that inflation is headed toward their 2% target — or that the economy is weakening more than expected.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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The people who enjoyed that show were cheated out of a conclusion.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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