as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs
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Recent Examples of shutdown
Congressional procedures mean avoiding a shutdown will require bipartisan support.
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Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Some airports may also experience disruptions and delays, such as during the 2019 shutdown when air traffic controllers working without pay threatened to walk off the job—a move that helped end the shutdown.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
The presser also comes as a March 14 shutdown deadline inches closer.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Government shutdown: Congress at impasse as March 14 deadline approaches
When is the government shutdown deadline?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Some airports may also experience disruptions and delays, such as during the 2019 shutdown when air traffic controllers working without pay threatened to walk off the job—a move that helped end the shutdown.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
The presser also comes as a March 14 shutdown deadline inches closer.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Government shutdown: Congress at impasse as March 14 deadline approaches
When is the government shutdown deadline?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
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Zelenskyy said a ceasefire could involve the release of prisoners, bans on missiles and long-range drones and the cessation of attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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That means there are, at last, some bears and some cash, that can be coaxed back in with a cessation of presidential economic intervention.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky on Friday won the support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for Ukraine’s proposals to take some first steps toward stopping the war, including a halt on firing missiles, drones and bombs at energy and other civilian infrastructure.—
Illia Novikov and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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While domestic production of weapons covers nearly 30% of Ukraine's military needs, a prolonged halt in U.S. aid would pose considerable risks for the country in the final phase of the war.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even Clayton, though, is defeated by the story’s sensational and highly symbolic ending, which defeats all attempts to shoot it straightforwardly.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
7 Mar. 2025
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Critics argued that the deal would stifle competition, lead to store closures, and result in higher prices for consumers.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Don’t be surprised if an ex-love suddenly resurfaces with some closure.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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To that end, the Tokyo itinerary includes exhibitions against the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants, an event hosted by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and a welcome party organized by Imanaga and Suzuki.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of its strategy, at the end, what truly ensures the success of company acquisitions is how well a company is able to integrate those businesses.—
Raj Sharma,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The winter season comes to a close as the spring equinox draws near on March 20.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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In 2017, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, whose term as president was coming to a close, stepped down from the organization’s board altogether.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t the first time that fans have jumped to the conclusion that Affleck was trying to woo his ex-wife.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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