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 That phrase emerged from video game communities who have been frustrated by disappearing purchases, digital storefronts, server shutdowns, and software licenses that resemble rentals for a long, long time. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The shutdowns challenged instruction at Charlotte Ballet Academy, which offers professional career training and recreational classes for children and adults. — Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 The outlook started to change in 2022, when streaming companies started to prioritize profitability over subscriber growth coming out of the COVID-19 shutdowns. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 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 Some of the outages were shutdowns to prevent extended outages. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 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 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 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

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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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Roseville says temporary lane closures will be in effect, but all roads will remain open, and no daytime work will occur during the holiday shopping season.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The shorts have adjustable snap closures at the waist for a customizable fit, along with loose-fitting legs and a zipper fly.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

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Touted as a player welfare measure amid concerns over summer temperatures, the mandatory three-minute stoppages have instead become one of the tournament's defining marketing stories.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 8 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

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