as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs
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The ascent went without incident, with the moment of peak aerodynamic stress passed about one minute into the mission and the shutdown of all but the core of the 30 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy first stage shutting down at two minutes and 32 seconds.
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New Atlas, 19 Nov. 2024
Lawler knocked his own party last year for derailing a funding plan to avoid a government shutdown, calling for bipartisanship.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
In 2020, another strike from an anchor damaged supports on the pipeline, causing a temporary shutdown.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
During the shutdown, two workers were injured in a fire and the refinery repeatedly released hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide into the air and benzene into Sand Creek, which flows along the refinery’s northeastern border.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 19 Nov. 2024
Lawler knocked his own party last year for derailing a funding plan to avoid a government shutdown, calling for bipartisanship.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
In 2020, another strike from an anchor damaged supports on the pipeline, causing a temporary shutdown.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
During the shutdown, two workers were injured in a fire and the refinery repeatedly released hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide into the air and benzene into Sand Creek, which flows along the refinery’s northeastern border.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
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Already, doctors sometimes prescribe such medications, as well as products like nicotine patches and gums, off-label for adults who need help with vaping cessation.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Oct. 2024
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However, the smoking cessation aid is offering a glimmer of hope for many long COVID patients.Asmae Fahmy, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
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How Riley’s morning jog at the University of Georgia’s campus came to a halt on February 22.Nicole Chavez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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That means if the plant goes down, say in an attack, a large section of grid, or even the entire grid, comes to a halt.Peter Prengaman, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Kimberley French/A24 Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Heretic.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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There’s this extraordinary moment where the ending of the Jan 6th hearings were concluding at the very moment of his entire congressional career.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Journal Sentinel reached out to Doc to learn more about the closure and his future plans but wasn't able to connect for an interview in time for publication.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Public hearings were set for Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, and the board’s vote on the closures was rescheduled for Dec. 5.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
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Legend at Ralston Valley, TBA Class 4A No. 1 Dakota Ridge beat No. 17 Loveland, 49-21: Dakota Ridge rolled to its 10th straight win, topping 40 points before the end of the third quarter to advance to the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six seasons.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Success or failure In the end, two main factors will shape the Party’s future more than all the bed-wetting, nit-picking, analyses and commissions.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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With the first quarter of the 21st century coming to a close, Billboard has spent the last few months counting down our staff picks for the 25 greatest pop stars of the last 25 years.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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That won't activate, and with an opt-out built in after two years, the Giants are expected to release him after the 2024 campaign comes to a close.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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However, this conclusion is not universally accepted.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders Black Friday Football game on Amazon Prime Video, Snoop will take the stage at 7 p.m. ET.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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