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
Even before the pandemic…These seizures have already led to evictions and utility shutoffs.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After speaking to a reporter, the family learned Kate was one of many Arizonans who died after electricity shutoffs during heat waves.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
State and local governments often offer relief programs to prevent shutoffs—and many states do not allow shutoffs, especially during dangerous weather conditions, says Baker-Branstetter.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Moving the utilities underground also reduces the need for future power shutoffs.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Wi-Fi shutoffs, parental controls, social-media bans, and other restrictions can help fill the gap, but many kids will figure out ways to flout the rules.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Saunteel Jenkins Jenkins formerly served as Detroit City Council president and resigned early to pursue the chief executive role with The Heat and Warmth Fund nonprofit that helps those facing utility shutoffs.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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
Some 3,300 customers in the Malibu area remained without power, due to safety shutoffs and for firefighter safety.
—Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After speaking to a reporter, the family learned Kate was one of many Arizonans who died after electricity shutoffs during heat waves.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
State and local governments often offer relief programs to prevent shutoffs—and many states do not allow shutoffs, especially during dangerous weather conditions, says Baker-Branstetter.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Moving the utilities underground also reduces the need for future power shutoffs.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Wi-Fi shutoffs, parental controls, social-media bans, and other restrictions can help fill the gap, but many kids will figure out ways to flout the rules.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Saunteel Jenkins Jenkins formerly served as Detroit City Council president and resigned early to pursue the chief executive role with The Heat and Warmth Fund nonprofit that helps those facing utility shutoffs.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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
Some 3,300 customers in the Malibu area remained without power, due to safety shutoffs and for firefighter safety.
—Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoffs
Noun
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Considering that Supermassive is known for their alternate choices and endings, Little Nightmares III still feels like the source material.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Happy endings only happen in the movies.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible, including portions of NC 12.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The innovative lineup features purses with knotted rope details, a bag shaped like a sailor collar and a laptop bag with magnetic closures that transforms into a pouch for evening.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pandemic wide shutdowns further fueled a crowd that was eager for live events.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Vought and his colleagues at the center also worked closely with the House Freedom Caucus to urge other congressional Republicans to use government shutdowns as a way of forcing through major policy changes.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Undermining the existing system for partisan ends won’t make the picture look any lovelier.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sheffield recalled her grandmother, who struggled to make ends meet, but always talked about the importance of education.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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To analyse this further, 55 of their 107 yellows incurred after the 75th minute (including stoppages) are for tactical fouls (29) and reckless offences (26), while 24 have been for dissent/arguments.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Across automotive assembly lines and steel plants, unscheduled stoppages are brutally costly.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Shutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoffs. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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