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
Commercial travel has been widely disrupted across the Middle East amid airspace shutdowns, flight cancellations and unrest in the region, leaving travelers stranded in search of alternate options.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The limited flight schedules followed days of near-total shutdowns at some of the world’s busiest aviation hubs.
—Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The Iranian government has a history of initiating Internet shutdowns during civil unrest and conflict.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
The plastic ball and rubber rollers build up charge that scrambles the electronics and causes unexpected shutdowns.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Of course, that would have been a very different whisky in one significant way—it was distilled before the Glenmorangie company acquired the distillery in 1997 (it was later acquired by LVMH) after a period of sporadic shutdowns over the previous decade.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Waheed said policymakers could learn from the government’s response to massive job loss caused by COVID-era shutdowns and that some of those same tactics could be applied to help workers struggling with long-term unemployment.
—Crystal Villarreal, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Sauer said riders should expect significant delays, cancellations and possible service shutdowns.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Nets are rebuilding, but their approach hasn’t leaned on shutdowns or strategic losses.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The limited flight schedules followed days of near-total shutdowns at some of the world’s busiest aviation hubs.
—Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The Iranian government has a history of initiating Internet shutdowns during civil unrest and conflict.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
The plastic ball and rubber rollers build up charge that scrambles the electronics and causes unexpected shutdowns.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Of course, that would have been a very different whisky in one significant way—it was distilled before the Glenmorangie company acquired the distillery in 1997 (it was later acquired by LVMH) after a period of sporadic shutdowns over the previous decade.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Waheed said policymakers could learn from the government’s response to massive job loss caused by COVID-era shutdowns and that some of those same tactics could be applied to help workers struggling with long-term unemployment.
—Crystal Villarreal, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Sauer said riders should expect significant delays, cancellations and possible service shutdowns.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Nets are rebuilding, but their approach hasn’t leaned on shutdowns or strategic losses.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
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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The abrupt disruption resulted in chip shortages and production halts at several automakers.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
14 Jan. 2026
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Conflict in Yemen has prompted air traffic halts — leaving about 600 tourists stranded on a remote island.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As Palmer says, there are no perfect endings.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Take a closer look at the United States women’s hockey team’s comeback victory against Canada, which will go down as one of the most exhilarating endings in Olympic history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On top of all that, there were cuts and closures that affected a variety of NASA facilities, libraries, cafeterias, visitor centers, and more.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Savanti Travel’s Rowan recalled a client, who was in Paris on a business trip, arriving late for an appointment after ChatGPT suggested a route that failed to account for road closures due to construction.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Much of the work will take place between the two major closures, PennDOT said, adding that crews will keep a lane open in both directions, except for intermittent 15-minute stoppages.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The second half at Lumen Field didn’t feature as many stoppages, but Seattle scored again on the way to a 2-0 win over Colorado.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Emt and Dwyer trailed 6-1 after five ends and managed to throw a huge four-spot on the board in the sixth, cutting the deficit to 6-5.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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It’s formulated with shea butter, cacay oil, and almond oil to promote length, enhance moisture retention, and prevent breakage at the ends.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Shutdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdowns. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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