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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Even a half-century later, the undead ghouls that descend upon survivors in a Pennsylvania farm house are timeless and the gut-punch ending couldn't be more timely.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Move over, infamously maligned ending of 2018’s The Predator — there’s a new cliffhanger in town.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 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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The Metropolitan Police Department listed in a news release on May 28 the full list of closures and restrictions.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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By the end, this first edition may even start to look like a roaring success after a false start.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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At the end of the seven days, they’re given a report that includes the micro-acts that worked best for them, and how their feelings changed over the week-long intervention.—
Paul McClure
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
Noun
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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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In 2024, Rutherford opened up about her life after the battle came to a close.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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