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
But the government appeared to inch closer to a shutdown after Democrats in the Senate blocked the measure as part of their push to use the spending debate to address expiring health care subsidies.
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Senate Democrats on Friday voted to block a Republican stopgap spending measure that would keep the government open through late November, setting up a perilous showdown with just days before federal funding lapses and no clear path to prevent a partial shutdown.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers have until October 1 to either pass a full bill or approve a continuing resolution that would avert a government shutdown.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Engineers ultimately determined the engine's early shutdown was caused by onboard software designed to protect the spacecraft from a potential problem.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Senate Democrats on Friday voted to block a Republican stopgap spending measure that would keep the government open through late November, setting up a perilous showdown with just days before federal funding lapses and no clear path to prevent a partial shutdown.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Lawmakers have until October 1 to either pass a full bill or approve a continuing resolution that would avert a government shutdown.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Engineers ultimately determined the engine's early shutdown was caused by onboard software designed to protect the spacecraft from a potential problem.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
Noun
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Offering smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, stress management workshops and fitness incentives can reduce claims related to preventable conditions.—
Jessica Stroud,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Or that cessation triggers withdrawal symptoms—including pain, fever, and diarrhea—similar to those faced by opioid abusers.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The authors advocate for a complete halt in superintelligent AI development.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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His five-year tenure came to a screeching halt after the designer did not appear at the end of the fall 2011 show.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Naturally, the Chargers' medical staff will check things out, but this could be season-ending for the Los Angeles running back.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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As summertime comes to a close, the autumnal equinox reminds us that every ending is also the beginning of something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Now, with West Springs’ closure, that’s their reality, Keele said.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
22 Sep. 2025
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This portion of work will require closing northbound Airport Road for the duration of the project, with intermittent closures on I-94 at night.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announced at the end of the show that the Season 34 premiere’s viewership doubled compared to Season 33, proving that this season will be one to watch.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tanner Gordon was not on a lot of bingo cards to be the Rockies’ best starting pitcher at the end of the 2025 season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
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As summertime comes to a close, the autumnal equinox reminds us that every ending is also the beginning of something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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More retirements and campaigns are expected before the 119th Congress comes to a close.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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That’s the conclusion of Megan McArdle, an oft-Trump-critic, libertarian-minded Washington Post columnist.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Below is a multi-factor evaluation that offers a more in-depth understanding of our conclusions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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