MORATORIUM Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

moratorium

noun

ˌmȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əm

Definition of moratorium

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 As Hinojosa gained in the polls this summer, Abbott reversed his position on data centers, announcing a moratorium on new developments and an audit on the use of water and energy. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 Governors and county boards are improvising, from moratoriums to new permitting rules, because Washington has no framework, even as the industry asks for one. — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 The moratorium would not have halted existing data center operations. — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 As public backlash to data centers mounts, investors are trying to discern whether moratoriums or other hurdles could hamper forecasts for size and completion of data center projects. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moratorium

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Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
If a violation is found, schools can impose sanctions up to suspension or expulsion, and both parties have the right to appeal.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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