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
The fierce Santa Ana winds blowing dry desert air over the mountains and out to sea had already triggered public safety power shutoffs.
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Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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
Southern California Edison, a primary utility provider in the area, has implemented power shutoffs for public safety because of the wildfire risk.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
For customers affected by public safety power shutoffs, SDG&E also has community resource centers that offer water, Wi-Fi, phone and medical device charging stations, snacks and more.
—Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Many residents were without power Tuesday because of emergency shutoffs by firefighters and power utilities.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement San Diego Gas & Electric is considering shutoffs for more than 117,000 customers across San Diego and Orange counties.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The utility also has cleared vegetation, ordered power shutoffs during high-risk times, insulated lines and buried some lines underground.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Pacific Gas & Electric initiated thousands of power shutoffs beginning Tuesday night across Northern California, affecting up to 22,000 customers by late Wednesday.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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
Southern California Edison, a primary utility provider in the area, has implemented power shutoffs for public safety because of the wildfire risk.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
For customers affected by public safety power shutoffs, SDG&E also has community resource centers that offer water, Wi-Fi, phone and medical device charging stations, snacks and more.
—Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Many residents were without power Tuesday because of emergency shutoffs by firefighters and power utilities.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement San Diego Gas & Electric is considering shutoffs for more than 117,000 customers across San Diego and Orange counties.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The utility also has cleared vegetation, ordered power shutoffs during high-risk times, insulated lines and buried some lines underground.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Pacific Gas & Electric initiated thousands of power shutoffs beginning Tuesday night across Northern California, affecting up to 22,000 customers by late Wednesday.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoffs
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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Check your local school district's website for school closures.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
Noun
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Dean has become a bit too slow on the trigger with stoppages of late.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Taleb entered Friday's fight with 10 stoppages in his 12 wins.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Shutoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoffs. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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