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
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.
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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
Even before the pandemic…These seizures have already led to evictions and utility shutoffs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 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
State and local governments often offer relief programs to prevent shutoffs—and many states do not allow shutoffs, especially during dangerous weather conditions, says Baker-Branstetter.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Moving the utilities underground also reduces the need for future power shutoffs.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Wi-Fi shutoffs, parental controls, social-media bans, and other restrictions can help fill the gap, but many kids will figure out ways to flout the rules.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
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
Even before the pandemic…These seizures have already led to evictions and utility shutoffs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 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
State and local governments often offer relief programs to prevent shutoffs—and many states do not allow shutoffs, especially during dangerous weather conditions, says Baker-Branstetter.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Moving the utilities underground also reduces the need for future power shutoffs.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Wi-Fi shutoffs, parental controls, social-media bans, and other restrictions can help fill the gap, but many kids will figure out ways to flout the rules.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 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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An episode of religious ecstasy in a depleted, soggy, English seaside town spirals toward violence—and culminates in one of the best endings in recent horror.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Considering that Supermassive is known for their alternate choices and endings, Little Nightmares III still feels like the source material.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All sorts of restaurants—many of which were carrying significant debt due to pandemic closures, and many of which had never considered delivery in the past—started offering it.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Previous airspace violations involving balloons carrying contraband cigarettes caused closures of airspace above Vilnius on October 5 and 21, leading to the cancellation of dozens of flights.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to analysis by FiveThirtyEight, previous shutdowns typically triggered a noticeable drop in public support.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Welke's been through government shutdowns before, but there's no end in sight for this most recent one.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many lodging sites are located along M-28 on both ends of the city.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Last year, opponents would crowd Edwards around the arc at the ends of games.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Gronnemark is not alone in feeling that an approach geared around set plays, lengthy stoppages and restarts threatens to take a lot of the energy, excitement and enjoyment out of matches.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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As for closures and travel interruptions, Pirek said the only stoppages that will occur are some trains at Camp Pendleton.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Shutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoffs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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