as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the director of the blood bank called for a moratorium in donations until the surplus could be used up
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Recent Examples of moratorium
Louisville is considering a moratorium of its own, as a large-scale data center project moves forward in southwest Jefferson County.
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
So when the moratorium was lifted, a wave of eviction notices followed.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Humpback whales were once hunted nearly to extinction, but a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1985 allowed the species to make a comeback, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
But unpaid bills can stack up and leave residents in deep trouble by the time the moratorium lifts, Rodriguez said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
So when the moratorium was lifted, a wave of eviction notices followed.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Humpback whales were once hunted nearly to extinction, but a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1985 allowed the species to make a comeback, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
But unpaid bills can stack up and leave residents in deep trouble by the time the moratorium lifts, Rodriguez said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moratorium
Noun
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The situation could result in potential discipline for the Ravens, ranging from fines or loss of draft picks to possible suspensions if the NFL determines a serious violation occurred.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Porsche also outfitted a new form of active suspension to the Turbo S, which uses one of the pumps from the Panamera’s trick new Active Ride suspension to drive actuators at each of the car’s four corners.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That ups the ante on suspense over who as big a star of the moment as Roan might be saluting, as fans match up their ideal pairings.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gilligan’s trademark cold opens, which can transport us halfway around the world or introduce new characters, remain a masterly way of calibrating suspense.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Moratorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moratorium. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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