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
There is also some evidence that power shutoffs due to non-payment have begun to rise nationally.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
In Pennsylvania, utility companies, including Ray's, have promised to suspend shutoffs for certain customers during November because of the shutdown.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Wyandotte County residents are about to have some new faces overseeing their water and electricity services — and deciding how to handle utility bills and shutoffs.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
This year, Marx says, more Pennsylvanians are facing energy shutoffs than in previous years.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
House Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) and 53 other representatives also penned a letter to major utility companies to suspend late penalties and utility shutoffs for federal employees and contractors while the government is closed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
As of Sunday evening, Xcel officials announced the company would not implement proactive power shutoffs for public safety in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson, Larimer, and Denver counties, according to a news release from the utility.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
City officials launched the program as a way to address water affordability and prevent shutoffs.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 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
Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
In Pennsylvania, utility companies, including Ray's, have promised to suspend shutoffs for certain customers during November because of the shutdown.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Wyandotte County residents are about to have some new faces overseeing their water and electricity services — and deciding how to handle utility bills and shutoffs.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
This year, Marx says, more Pennsylvanians are facing energy shutoffs than in previous years.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
House Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) and 53 other representatives also penned a letter to major utility companies to suspend late penalties and utility shutoffs for federal employees and contractors while the government is closed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
As of Sunday evening, Xcel officials announced the company would not implement proactive power shutoffs for public safety in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson, Larimer, and Denver counties, according to a news release from the utility.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
City officials launched the program as a way to address water affordability and prevent shutoffs.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 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
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 The Gallery, in the 2021 version, there were six different endings.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system allows for both single- and multi-player decision-making that allows for different endings based on participants’ choices.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
10 Nov. 2025
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In some cases, however, permanent closures will be necessary.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In previous shutdowns, emergency funds have been used to cover the program, which serves around forty-two million Americans.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shooting of the police officer not only caused traffic snarls but also school shutdowns.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some controllers are also taking on second jobs to make ends meet or calling in sick in protest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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With her hair tied in a bun in the back of her head, Stewart’s choppy bangs took center stage next to Elle Fanning’s and Renate Reinsve’s pristine slick-backs; the ends falling unevenly on her forehead, with longer strands tickling her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Under him, there were no labor stoppages.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The frequent stoppages allow fans to phone-surf without missing balls and strikes.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Shutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoffs. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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