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

Opposition to data centers is evident, with some Northwest Indiana communities adopting moratoriums. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Dozens of data-center moratoriums and AI referendums appear on the ballot today, with more than 20 in Ohio alone. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Data centers have emerged as a flashpoint in North Carolina’s 2026 elections, with candidates up and down the ballot staking out positions on moratoriums, utility costs and local control. — Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Governors have immense power over the fate of the data center buildout, because of their power to approve moratoriums, decide on tax breaks, and appoint utility commissioners. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

And with the midterm elections approaching, the tech industry's massive data center build-out has turned political, with lawmakers in 16 states considering moratoriums, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Governors and county boards are improvising, from moratoriums to new permitting rules, because Washington has no framework, even as the industry asks for one. — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

As public backlash to data centers mounts, investors are trying to discern whether moratoriums or other hurdles could hamper forecasts for size and completion of data center projects. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Culver City explored emergency moratoriums on building permits for AV fleet facilities, while Santa Monica used local noise and traffic ordinances to restrict 24-hour charging hubs. — Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026