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
Planet then imposed a 14 day hold on all imagery out of the region before switching to an indefinite moratorium.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
That moratorium is currently slated to end in January 2027.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
California’s next governor would have the power to end Newsom’s moratorium on the death penalty, appoint state judges and grant state pardons.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
That moratorium is currently slated to end in January 2027.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
California’s next governor would have the power to end Newsom’s moratorium on the death penalty, appoint state judges and grant state pardons.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moratorium
Noun
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The independent front suspension gives it that high speed capability.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The suspension was rescinded after massive public backlash, with politicians from both sides of the aisle calling it a government attempt to censor free speech.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To some umps’ great dismay—and fans’ utter delight—calls are indeed getting overturned, with all the suspense of a Roman emperor deciding on a gladiator’s fate.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the half, the Wolverines had established a 48-32 lead over the Wildcats, and, thanks in part to a 26-12 advantage in points off turnovers, Michigan would propel itself to the title game with a suspense-free 91-73 win.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Moratorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moratorium. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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