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
In previous shutdowns, emergency funds have been used to cover the program, which serves around forty-two million Americans.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
The shooting of the police officer not only caused traffic snarls but also school shutdowns.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
And after combative floor debates throughout the afternoon, Democrats blocked the advancement of a GOP bill to pay federal workers and military personnel during government shutdowns.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Internet shutdowns across Africa have doubled since 2016, new research showed, with more than 190 recorded in 41 African countries between 2016 and 2024.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Keyes noted that flight woes have helped end previous government shutdowns.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
According to analysis by FiveThirtyEight, previous shutdowns typically triggered a noticeable drop in public support.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Welke's been through government shutdowns before, but there's no end in sight for this most recent one.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Going forward, there can be no more shutdowns.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
The shooting of the police officer not only caused traffic snarls but also school shutdowns.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
And after combative floor debates throughout the afternoon, Democrats blocked the advancement of a GOP bill to pay federal workers and military personnel during government shutdowns.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Internet shutdowns across Africa have doubled since 2016, new research showed, with more than 190 recorded in 41 African countries between 2016 and 2024.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Keyes noted that flight woes have helped end previous government shutdowns.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
According to analysis by FiveThirtyEight, previous shutdowns typically triggered a noticeable drop in public support.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Welke's been through government shutdowns before, but there's no end in sight for this most recent one.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Going forward, there can be no more shutdowns.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdowns
Noun
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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
Noun
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In The Gallery, in the 2021 version, there were six different endings.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system allows for both single- and multi-player decision-making that allows for different endings based on participants’ choices.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
10 Nov. 2025
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In some cases, however, permanent closures will be necessary.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Under him, there were no labor stoppages.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The frequent stoppages allow fans to phone-surf without missing balls and strikes.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some controllers are also taking on second jobs to make ends meet or calling in sick in protest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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With her hair tied in a bun in the back of her head, Stewart’s choppy bangs took center stage next to Elle Fanning’s and Renate Reinsve’s pristine slick-backs; the ends falling unevenly on her forehead, with longer strands tickling her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Shutdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdowns. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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