as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
with a cutoff for funding the war, military operations soon ground to a halt
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Recent Examples of cutoffs
The wildfire caused widespread evacuations and power cutoffs in the Malibu area.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Everybody is in denim and cutoffs.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
The Franklin Fire continues to rage across Malibu, burning more than 2,600 acres and causing widespread evacuations and power cutoffs.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, Baird cautioned about shipping cutoffs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
There's no evidence that Aykroyd was self-conscious about strutting around in a pair of denim cutoffs in front of the cast and crew, but the sketch he's shown rehearsing in the film is real.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
However, multiple challenges from last year — including age cutoffs at pharmacies and limited stock at pediatricians’ offices — may persist this season.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Everybody is in denim and cutoffs.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
The Franklin Fire continues to rage across Malibu, burning more than 2,600 acres and causing widespread evacuations and power cutoffs.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, Baird cautioned about shipping cutoffs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
There's no evidence that Aykroyd was self-conscious about strutting around in a pair of denim cutoffs in front of the cast and crew, but the sketch he's shown rehearsing in the film is real.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
However, multiple challenges from last year — including age cutoffs at pharmacies and limited stock at pediatricians’ offices — may persist this season.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutoffs
Noun
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With the holidays approaching, many are preparing for time off and planning ahead for the widespread business and store closures that typically occur.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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More closures are possible closer to the countdown.Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The fierce Santa Ana winds blowing dry desert air over the mountains and out to sea had already triggered public safety power shutoffs.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some 3,300 customers in the Malibu area remained without power, due to safety shutoffs and for firefighter safety.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stimulus payments were sanctioned by Congress to help prop up the economy during COVID-19 shutdowns.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Social Security's contingency plan for government shutdowns The Social Security Administration has a contingency plan for shutdowns.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Cutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutoffs. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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