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
Smart911 will also send out alerts about water shutoffs, boil orders, road closures and other emergency situations.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The areas at risk for power shutoffs include Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama and Yolo counties.
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Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
No end time for the shutoffs has been announced.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Since 2014, 170,000 Detroiters have been met with water shutoffs for unpaid bills.
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Nicole Van Lier,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
Most states, albeit inconsistently, restrict winter shutoffs for heating.
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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.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
29 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.
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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.
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Christopher Weber,
TIME,
11 Dec. 2024
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The areas at risk for power shutoffs include Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama and Yolo counties.
—
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
No end time for the shutoffs has been announced.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Since 2014, 170,000 Detroiters have been met with water shutoffs for unpaid bills.
—
Nicole Van Lier,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
Most states, albeit inconsistently, restrict winter shutoffs for heating.
—
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
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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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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Since prolonged production halts can cause permanent damage to oil wells, shutting them down is typically a last resort.
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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.
Noun
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By then the alternate endings were a hot topic, and Rice pulled an outrageous stunt.
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Fans flock to the relatable messages and happy endings.
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Options include hosting no programming, closing parts of the building to allow for limited programming or scheduling a limited series of closures around the building while a full slate of programming continues.
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The reason for the temporarily softened stance is that there will be significant changes to transit services and severe street closures to accommodate the massive crowds.
Noun
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Need a reminder of what the festivities and events mean for traffic and road shutdowns and detours?
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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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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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What is obvious is that the only thing as dishonest as FIFA’s insistence that the breaks are only because of its concerns about players’ health is FIFA’s claiming that the stoppages don’t impact matches.
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It’s also allowed more space for TV commercials to be sold, with broadcasters such as FOX cutting to ads during the short stoppages (fans noted that the American network even missed match action in the Mexico-South Africa tournament opener).
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“Shutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoffs. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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