as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the director of the blood bank called for a moratorium in donations until the surplus could be used up
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Recent Examples of moratorium
Blackburn's amendment to remove the moratorium passed with an overwhelming majority.
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Because most Democrats opposed the moratorium, the Republicans could not afford to lose many members of their party on the issue.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
The growing reliance on hotels has been driven by soaring rent, shelter closures and a spike in evictions that followed a moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Spencer Norris, ProPublica, 1 July 2025
The moratorium protects them, not monopolies, by giving every American entrepreneur a fair shot to compete.
—Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Because most Democrats opposed the moratorium, the Republicans could not afford to lose many members of their party on the issue.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
The growing reliance on hotels has been driven by soaring rent, shelter closures and a spike in evictions that followed a moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Spencer Norris, ProPublica, 1 July 2025
The moratorium protects them, not monopolies, by giving every American entrepreneur a fair shot to compete.
—Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moratorium
Noun
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Her suspension brings fresh uncertainty to the Southeast Asian kingdom, which has been roiled by years of political turbulence and leadership shake-ups.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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The son has failed drug tests, served suspensions and egregiously missed weight while being widely criticized for his intermittent dedication to the sport.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The dinosaurs revert to instinct and viciously attack humans, thereby creating chilling suspense for audiences.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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An uphill finish adds suspense to a normally low-key last day.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
4 July 2025
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“Moratorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moratorium. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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