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
Some states are suspending tax breaks or considering moratoriums on data center construction.
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Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Some counties and cities that don’t have specific zoning rules and regulations for data center development are using short-term moratoriums.
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Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
The map below shows states that have recently considered moratoriums, and the status of bills that include language on data center development.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
The summer provisions are typically triggered when temperatures reach a certain level or when heat emergencies are declared, instead of the blanket winter disconnection moratoriums.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Some states and cities – including Amazon’s home base Seattle – have considered or implemented moratoriums on construction of new server farms, in part to allow for further study.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
The pause gives the city time to study the facilities and consider future regulations, joining Durham, Apex, Canton, Chatham County and Gates County, which have passed similar moratoriums.
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Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
While other cities and communities in the United States have passed moratoriums on data centers, Monterey Park, California, is believed to be the first city to implement a ban through a ballot initiative.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Other cities and towns have passed moratoriums on data centers, as a wave of opposition sweeps the country.
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Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Some counties and cities that don’t have specific zoning rules and regulations for data center development are using short-term moratoriums.
—
Rachel Mural,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
The map below shows states that have recently considered moratoriums, and the status of bills that include language on data center development.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The summer provisions are typically triggered when temperatures reach a certain level or when heat emergencies are declared, instead of the blanket winter disconnection moratoriums.
—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Some states and cities – including Amazon’s home base Seattle – have considered or implemented moratoriums on construction of new server farms, in part to allow for further study.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
The pause gives the city time to study the facilities and consider future regulations, joining Durham, Apex, Canton, Chatham County and Gates County, which have passed similar moratoriums.
—
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
While other cities and communities in the United States have passed moratoriums on data centers, Monterey Park, California, is believed to be the first city to implement a ban through a ballot initiative.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Other cities and towns have passed moratoriums on data centers, as a wave of opposition sweeps the country.
—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moratoriums
suspensions
Noun
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The attack disrupted daily life across Moscow, forcing temporary flight suspensions at major airports and traffic restrictions near the refinery.
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Undercard fighters Aiemann Zahabi and Steve Garcia also received 180-day medical suspensions.
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“Moratoriums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moratoriums. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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