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
The ten-year moratorium on A.I. regulation portends a similar legacy.
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Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The sudden conflagration between Israel and Iran has sent oil prices higher, but Washington’s tariffs — which could increase after a 90-day moratorium expires next month — are likely to raise prices within the US and depress them abroad, while also slowing growth worldwide.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
If ruled out of order, the Senate Parliamentarian could remove the AI moratorium provision altogether.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Trump declared a national energy emergency and placed a moratorium on new wind energy projects on federal land and in federal waters.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 11 June 2025
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Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The sudden conflagration between Israel and Iran has sent oil prices higher, but Washington’s tariffs — which could increase after a 90-day moratorium expires next month — are likely to raise prices within the US and depress them abroad, while also slowing growth worldwide.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
If ruled out of order, the Senate Parliamentarian could remove the AI moratorium provision altogether.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Trump declared a national energy emergency and placed a moratorium on new wind energy projects on federal land and in federal waters.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 11 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
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There wasn’t much suspense on the top pick this year, but the moment was still memorable based on Schaefer’s tears, as the top pick and his family shared the moment while honoring his mom, Jennifer, who passed away in 2024.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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After several weeks of voting, the suspense is over and the new name for the snake will be announced.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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“Moratorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moratorium. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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