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
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.
—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
As previously reported by the Daily News, some Greenpoint merchants say the service outages — coming after long G train shutdowns in 2025 and 2024 — will hurt their bottom lines.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
Still, as cinemas struggle to recover from pandemic-era shutdowns, a film that generates more than $100 million in its opening weekend is typically seen as a success.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Others focused on the park-wide outage itself, with some guests sharing frustrations about long waits and ride shutdowns throughout the day.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Dale warns drivers should expect more interstate shutdowns.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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
As previously reported by the Daily News, some Greenpoint merchants say the service outages — coming after long G train shutdowns in 2025 and 2024 — will hurt their bottom lines.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
Still, as cinemas struggle to recover from pandemic-era shutdowns, a film that generates more than $100 million in its opening weekend is typically seen as a success.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Others focused on the park-wide outage itself, with some guests sharing frustrations about long waits and ride shutdowns throughout the day.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Dale warns drivers should expect more interstate shutdowns.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 18 May 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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In practice the printer ran for about 3 months (including setup and halts), whereas a traditional cast bridge might have taken 3–4 times longer.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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So no, Deborah was never going to die, and there were never any alternate endings beyond what wound up on screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Be sure to check the website for up-to-date trail accessibility and closures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Imports from foreign countries can help pick up the slack, but the closures may leave the state vulnerable to price spikes.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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On top of production stoppages and revenue losses, organizations must contend with remediation costs, penalties and compounding financial losses.—
Jaushin Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Riley went all six innings of a game called short by umpires due to two weather stoppages.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Karl-Anthony Towns has been great on both ends, giving Victor Wembanyama fits defensively while scoring six points on aggressive drives to the hoop.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The wider discussion around corner crossing is framed by three recent developments on opposite ends of the issue.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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“Shutdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdowns. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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