as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
the utility company threatened them with the shutoff of electricity if the bills weren't paid
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Recent Examples of shutoffs
No end time for the shutoffs has been announced.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
The site also includes a seven-day forecast, outage maps, preparation tips and information about community resource centers that PG&E opens during shutoffs.
—Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
The exact number of possible customers facing shutoffs has not been fully detailed by PG&E, but outages in recent years have been less widespread.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Since 2014, 170,000 Detroiters have been met with water shutoffs for unpaid bills.
—Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Finally, establish baseline federal protections against utility shutoffs for medically vulnerable people.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
Developed from firsthand experience in emergency response, its mission is to make critical information, such as utility shutoffs, appliance details, and maintenance records, accessible and shareable among those who rely on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Power shutoffs affected more than 2 million customers in 2019.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The fierce Santa Ana winds blowing dry desert air over the mountains and out to sea had already triggered public safety power shutoffs.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
The site also includes a seven-day forecast, outage maps, preparation tips and information about community resource centers that PG&E opens during shutoffs.
—Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
The exact number of possible customers facing shutoffs has not been fully detailed by PG&E, but outages in recent years have been less widespread.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Since 2014, 170,000 Detroiters have been met with water shutoffs for unpaid bills.
—Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Finally, establish baseline federal protections against utility shutoffs for medically vulnerable people.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
Developed from firsthand experience in emergency response, its mission is to make critical information, such as utility shutoffs, appliance details, and maintenance records, accessible and shareable among those who rely on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Power shutoffs affected more than 2 million customers in 2019.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The fierce Santa Ana winds blowing dry desert air over the mountains and out to sea had already triggered public safety power shutoffs.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoffs
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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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
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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
Noun
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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
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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“Shutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoffs. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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