SHUTOFFS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

shutoffs

noun

plural of shutoff

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 Tens of thousands of residents were still without power Saturday due to the blustery conditions, ongoing fires and precautionary power shutoffs intended to prevent new blazes, according to utility providers. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Power shutoffs, camera networks, aggressive firefighting tactics and measures to make homes more resistant to fire all play a role. — Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Across the state, around 190,000 customers were under threat of public safety power shutoffs as of Thursday as utilities work to prevent sparking fires after wind damage to power lines. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The planned shutoffs had started for some customers by Wednesday night. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Bongiardina said the commissioners could include financial compensation for customers in an upcoming rulemaking for Xcel’s public safety power shutoffs. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026

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Noun

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

Definition of cessations

Noun

That was March 2020, when the CEOs of General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler tried to coordinate production halts over Covid-19 fears, only to be warned by their lawyers that doing so could violate antitrust rules.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of halts

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The main reason the Giants have a chance to win every week, though, despite all their injuries and heart-stopping endings, is that Jameis Winston is playing well as their starting quarterback.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Dramatic — and sometimes controversial — endings were the story of a wild college football Saturday, with late-game calls deciding some outcomes and potentially having an effect on how the College Football Playoff shapes up a couple months from now.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of endings

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Certain streets and neighborhoods may be affected by demonstrations, police operations, or temporary closures, but the disruption is not necessarily city-wide.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
It’s known for its durable fabric, roomy pockets, sturdy closures and often a contrasting collar.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of closures

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Palisades is expected to be the first nuclear plant in the world to resume generating power after beginning the decommissioning process, but other countries have restarted or refurbished reactors after long-term shutdowns, the association said.

— Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Bolliger & Mabillard declined Thursday to answer questions about the shutdowns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of shutdowns

Noun

In conference rooms and attempts at collective action alike, these two opposite ends of the supply chain often have different agendas and different ideas of success, and many speak different languages — literally and figuratively.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
The rapper’s hair was teased and texturized around her face and curled at the ends.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of ends

Noun

Look at the work stoppages from the [Hollywood labor strikes] three years ago.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
There is already a feeling among many supporters that the time spent poring over marginal decisions — all those interminable stoppages for calls that are going to cause dissatisfaction, whatever the outcome — is far too much.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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