as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs
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Recent Examples of shutdown
The industry hasn’t fully recovered from shutdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic, labor strikes and a retrenchment by legacy entertainment companies, many of which overspent to build streaming services to compete with Netflix.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
In 2019, during a monthlong federal shutdown, T.S.O.s, like air-traffic controllers, were forced to work without pay.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2025
But in the interim, residents are experiencing traffic delays as traffic lights stopped functioning, the shutdown of nearby grocery stores, and other disruptions.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Pinto has remained on the Sens’ shutdown line alongside Ridly Greig and Michael Amadio.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
In 2019, during a monthlong federal shutdown, T.S.O.s, like air-traffic controllers, were forced to work without pay.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2025
But in the interim, residents are experiencing traffic delays as traffic lights stopped functioning, the shutdown of nearby grocery stores, and other disruptions.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Pinto has remained on the Sens’ shutdown line alongside Ridly Greig and Michael Amadio.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
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Some frontline positions may be in the middle of fierce clashes when this order comes through, and a cessation of this nature likely requires days of preparation and readiness.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to a report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, if China’s trade controls result in a cessation of such exports, the U.S. won’t be able to fill the gap — and this could threaten Washington’s military capabilities.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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But America's oldest-running distillery ground to a halt last month amid historic and deadly flooding, when Buffalo Trace master distiller Harlen Wheatley says the nearby Kentucky River rose to over 48 feet.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 May 2025
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Operations to release public records requests largely ground to a halt, according to half a dozen current or former employees.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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To carry out a plan like this, the mayor would need the Council’s approval to change the law mandating the closure of Rikers.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Kohl’s also recently announced the closure of 27 locations, resulting in about 1,100 stores left.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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The doughnuts were mostly available for now in Kentucky and Indiana but were set to expand nationwide by the end of 2026.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Until the end of November, Guimaraes was averaging 3.9 fouls per 90.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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The school will close its doors at the end of its current semester after coming up with just over $2 million from roughly 200 donors, university officials said at the close of their two week campaign.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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As the first month of the MLB season comes to a close, some teams have already established themselves as trade deadline sellers, while contenders have already begun to see their internal weaknesses.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Regarding the single-day ticket additions, Epp said this move was drawn from conclusions stemming from focus groups and fan surveys, and that these days 81 percent of the Sunday single-day ticket buyers were first-time attendees.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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One virtue, reasoning, is for analyzing the information and drawing conclusions.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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