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
Deep sea mining for rare earth elements could start as early as 2026, even as 38 countries have called for a moratorium on it.
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Regina G. Barber, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Once the moratorium on cutting jobs passed, SFR announced plans to eliminate five thousand roles––around a third of the workforce.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The Tinley Park Village Board voted this week to put a six-month moratorium on certain business licenses and zoning permits in an effort to align development with an upcoming comprehensive development plan.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
In an April town hall meeting held by Councilman Malcolm Graham, residents demanded a development moratorium be placed on the area.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
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Regina G. Barber, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
Once the moratorium on cutting jobs passed, SFR announced plans to eliminate five thousand roles––around a third of the workforce.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The Tinley Park Village Board voted this week to put a six-month moratorium on certain business licenses and zoning permits in an effort to align development with an upcoming comprehensive development plan.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
In an April town hall meeting held by Councilman Malcolm Graham, residents demanded a development moratorium be placed on the area.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moratorium
Noun
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The 30-year-old accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on June 2, which will now expire on April 2, 2026 following the outcome of European football’s governing body.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lucky for the Eagles, a remorseful Carter won't receive a suspension for his spit.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The historical political suspense won at Cannes 2025 the best actor award for Wagner Moura, director for Mendonça and the Art House Cinema Award and a Fipresci Prize.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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An official press release about the conference fosters some suspense, only offering a sparse explanation about the discovery.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Moratorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moratorium. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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