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
Most states, albeit inconsistently, restrict winter shutoffs for heating.
—
Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
That residence is one of nearly 1,000 Coast Guard housing units at risk of electricity shutoffs because of unpaid bills.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Apr. 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 process was used to reduce the impact in Boulder in March when strong winds and hot, dry weather led Xcel to warn of possible shutoffs.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Most utility companies maintain lists of households with medical devices, and they are supposed to notify customers ahead of power shutoffs and prioritize restoring power to their homes.
—Katherine Asmussen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
When public safety power shutoffs last days, how do families, small businesses, hospitals, and first responders operate?
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 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
Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
That residence is one of nearly 1,000 Coast Guard housing units at risk of electricity shutoffs because of unpaid bills.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Apr. 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 process was used to reduce the impact in Boulder in March when strong winds and hot, dry weather led Xcel to warn of possible shutoffs.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Most utility companies maintain lists of households with medical devices, and they are supposed to notify customers ahead of power shutoffs and prioritize restoring power to their homes.
—Katherine Asmussen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
When public safety power shutoffs last days, how do families, small businesses, hospitals, and first responders operate?
—Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 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.—
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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This Emmys season is more focused on endings than beginnings.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Otherwise, many of the endings here are frustratingly predictable.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The display is expected to cause traffic and road closures in the city Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Anne Arundel County police.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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And then there weren’t enough air traffic controllers, so there were these intermittent closures of airports.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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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
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Remember the pandemic-era chip shortages, which led to empty car lots, appliance backorders and factory shutdowns?—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Carter was electric at both ends of the floor, leading the Aces with 27 points, shooting 13-for-16 from the field and adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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That has prompted more farms to embrace multiple business models to make ends meet.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Most of the stoppages came by way of tap out.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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During the action, music played through the continuous stoppages, keeping the crowd engaged.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Shutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoffs. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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