Synonyms of moratoriums

moratoriums

noun

variants or moratoria

plural of moratorium

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suspensions
• suspenses
• recessions
• comas
• latencies
• cold storages
• dormancies
• deep freezes
• holding patterns
• doldrums
• quiescences
• abeyances
• inertias
• suspended animations
• inactions
• standstills
• recesses
• remissions
• impasses
• rests
• slumbers
• hypnoses
• torpors
• layoffs
• hibernations
• reposes
• sleeps
• downtimes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• continuances
• renewals
• resumptions
• resuscitations
• recommencements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moratoriums

Meanwhile, calls for moratoriums are spreading through communities across the country. — Riley Callanan, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

These efforts include practices such as hosting educational sessions, workshops, speakers and even placing moratoriums on social fraternity events that include alcohol. — Pietro A. Sasso, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Charlotte is among dozens of jurisdictions across the state that have passed moratoriums. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Groton, West Haven, and Morris have instituted moratoriums on data center construction in their communities. — Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Other counties also have recently adopted moratoriums, including Pasco, Holmes, Clay, Nassau, Leon, Bay and Citrus counties. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Thornton and Commerce City this week became the latest Colorado communities to halt new data center development, following similar moratoriums passed recently in Denver, Jefferson County and Larimer County. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2026

California lawmakers are resisting outright moratoriums and bans that the public is calling for and instead are pursuing greater regulation. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Lawmakers from both parties seemed eager at the beginning of the session to institute changes ranging from moratoriums on new developments to rolling back the lucrative tax breaks the state offers to lure facilities to Georgia in the first place. — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026