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Recent Examples of blackouts
The attack prompted reports of blackouts in some parts of Kyiv.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Iran has been grappling with frequent electricity blackouts, compounding public frustration and adding to the perception that sanctions, aging infrastructure, and government mismanagement are pushing the country into deeper crisis.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
From Texas heatwaves to California blackouts, the warning signs are impossible to ignore.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As these types of blackouts cut off access to the internet entirely, normal workarounds such as VPNs, which are extremely common in the country, are unlikely to work.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Powerful solar flares — eruptions of high-energy radiation from the sun's surface — can cause radio blackouts across large parts of the globe, which affect aviation and marine traffic.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Utilities may have to turn away data centers at some point because there isn’t enough surplus power to run them, and no one wants to risk blackouts at hospitals, schools and homes, Arevon’s Smith said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Trinidad is badly affected by the blackouts.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
And its outdated infrastructure and faulty distribution systems are blamed for power outages and even countrywide blackouts.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Iran has been grappling with frequent electricity blackouts, compounding public frustration and adding to the perception that sanctions, aging infrastructure, and government mismanagement are pushing the country into deeper crisis.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
From Texas heatwaves to California blackouts, the warning signs are impossible to ignore.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As these types of blackouts cut off access to the internet entirely, normal workarounds such as VPNs, which are extremely common in the country, are unlikely to work.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Powerful solar flares — eruptions of high-energy radiation from the sun's surface — can cause radio blackouts across large parts of the globe, which affect aviation and marine traffic.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Utilities may have to turn away data centers at some point because there isn’t enough surplus power to run them, and no one wants to risk blackouts at hospitals, schools and homes, Arevon’s Smith said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Trinidad is badly affected by the blackouts.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
And its outdated infrastructure and faulty distribution systems are blamed for power outages and even countrywide blackouts.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackouts
swims
Noun
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Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mall runs and night swims save the summer in the United Arab Emirates.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Blackouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackouts. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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