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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Santana will still appear for the Pirates as his appeal of the suspension is reviewed by the league.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Suarez is appealing the length of a three-game suspension, while Shildt and Roberts served one-game suspensions on Friday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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