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?
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Howard Cohen
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Vendors blame years of dwindling foot traffic, pandemic shutdowns, safety concerns, ICE raids and rising costs, leaving many behind on rent.
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Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Traditional robotic work cells often require complete shutdowns when workers enter restricted areas, creating downtime that can accumulate across large manufacturing operations.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Even then, there were significant differences in patterns among cities (and intra-city neighborhoods) in terms of how cities recovered from the shutdowns.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
The restaurant group declared bankruptcy in March of 2020, as Covid-19 shutdowns exacerbated the group’s financial troubles at the time.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
But the benefits far outweigh the risks, says Mender-Franklin, who moved to Midtown in 2020, just months before the pandemic shutdowns.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
There is no Iranian Tammy Baldwin writing letters demanding answers about the internet shutdowns the regime imposes whenever its own people get restive.
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Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
Closures, or partial shutdowns, have been forced on factories in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran because of damage to equipment or shortages of raw material, especially alumina, the essential feedstock for metal production.
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Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Howard Cohen
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 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
Traditional robotic work cells often require complete shutdowns when workers enter restricted areas, creating downtime that can accumulate across large manufacturing operations.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Even then, there were significant differences in patterns among cities (and intra-city neighborhoods) in terms of how cities recovered from the shutdowns.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
The restaurant group declared bankruptcy in March of 2020, as Covid-19 shutdowns exacerbated the group’s financial troubles at the time.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
But the benefits far outweigh the risks, says Mender-Franklin, who moved to Midtown in 2020, just months before the pandemic shutdowns.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
There is no Iranian Tammy Baldwin writing letters demanding answers about the internet shutdowns the regime imposes whenever its own people get restive.
—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
Closures, or partial shutdowns, have been forced on factories in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran because of damage to equipment or shortages of raw material, especially alumina, the essential feedstock for metal production.
—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdowns
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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.
Noun
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The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.
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Since prolonged production halts can cause permanent damage to oil wells, shutting them down is typically a last resort.
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Come for the subtle performances and Agnès Godard’s masterful cinematography; stay for one of the greatest endings in movie history.
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Beginnings tend to grab our attention and endings seem to linger, but the middle is where most of the good stuff happens.
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The government has extended school closures, and preliminary information suggests that 432 schools in Caracas alone have been damaged.
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The request calls for a guest count of between 500 and 999 people, along with tents outside Madison Square Garden and street closures around the iconic venue.
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This has fueled debate over their impact on the game, with some viewers complaining about being exposed to commercials during the three-minute stoppages.
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Loud jeers have greeted the stoppages, around 22 minutes into each half, especially at games played in stadiums with roofs and air conditioning, such as Atlanta.
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Thornton shines on both ends The Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star played lights out on both ends.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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“Shutdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdowns. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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