variants
or moratoria
as in suspensions
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 moratoriums
Politicians of both parties across the country have introduced AI regulation bills, including data center moratoriums in multiple states.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, these concerns might sway votes for Democrats and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, the WSJ noted, as data center moratoriums that could slow AI advancement are gaining traction.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Biden continued Covid-era moratoriums on evictions despite a Supreme Court ruling that found such fiat unconstitutional.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Almost 1/3 of Indiana counties have bans or moratoriums on new utility-scale solar parks.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Several counties have also weighed moratoriums on data center development.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Her association has advocated for stronger reforms and broad moratoriums on new licenses and Medicare enrollments in the hopes of stopping elderly patients from getting scammed.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The advocacy against data centers has seen 14 states issue moratoriums (a temporary ban) within respective local communities, according to Tech Policy Press.
—Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Mar. 2026
Larimer County and Logan County have enacted similar moratoriums.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, these concerns might sway votes for Democrats and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, the WSJ noted, as data center moratoriums that could slow AI advancement are gaining traction.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Biden continued Covid-era moratoriums on evictions despite a Supreme Court ruling that found such fiat unconstitutional.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Almost 1/3 of Indiana counties have bans or moratoriums on new utility-scale solar parks.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Several counties have also weighed moratoriums on data center development.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Her association has advocated for stronger reforms and broad moratoriums on new licenses and Medicare enrollments in the hopes of stopping elderly patients from getting scammed.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The advocacy against data centers has seen 14 states issue moratoriums (a temporary ban) within respective local communities, according to Tech Policy Press.
—Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 5 Mar. 2026
Larimer County and Logan County have enacted similar moratoriums.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moratoriums
suspensions
Noun
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The temporary suspensions are limited and do not affect any requirements that are grounded in state and federal law, district officials said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after the Army confirmed the pilots' suspensions, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted Kid Rock's video of the helicopter on X on Tuesday, March 31.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Moratoriums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moratoriums. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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