SHUTDOWNS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

shutdowns

noun

plural of shutdown

as in cessations

the stopping of a process or activity the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs

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Recent Examples of shutdowns Need a reminder of what the festivities and events mean for traffic and road shutdowns and detours? — Howard Cohen june 24, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Some of the outages were shutdowns to prevent extended outages. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 The latest closure also sparked discussion among drivers familiar with the route, many of whom said the Gaviota rest areas have become known for frequent shutdowns. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Moreover, the high safety profile of these facilities requires them to be inspected regularly and thoroughly, prompting long shutdowns as well. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Vendors blame years of dwindling foot traffic, pandemic shutdowns, safety concerns, ICE raids and rising costs, leaving many behind on rent. — Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 The Great American State Fair kicked off its 16-day event last week but has dealt with technical difficulties, low attendance and weather shutdowns. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The opening day of the Great American State Fair Thursday was marked by modest attendance as well as electrical issues that caused ice cream to melt and frequent shutdowns of the sole ride, a 100-foot Ferris wheel. — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 June 2026

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Noun

Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.

— Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

Definition of cessations

Noun

Scammers often create sites that appear close to the real thing but include extra words, odd spelling or strange endings.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Concluding the elite races were the amateur groups, which featured dramatic endings on both the men’s and women’s sides.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 4 July 2026

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Noun

Lane closures remained in effect, snarling traffic for several miles as rush hour intensified.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The enrollment cliff will lead to closures and mergers over the next decade, and this case could set important precedent for athletics.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of closures

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Each game this year features two three-minute stoppages that are ostensibly designed to give players some relief from the summer heat, but broadcasters have capitalized on that time in a sport where the action is otherwise continuous.

— Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
If the stoppages become permanent, seats wheeled onto the pitch could be next—a la college basketball timeouts.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of stoppages

Noun

The framing of balance implies that work and life exist on opposite ends of a scale, with success meaning keeping them perfectly level.

— Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
But the notion of ends rationalizing the means is problematic on many levels, most of all because without boundaries and structure there is chaos, and few have the same means and leverage at their disposal.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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