Thesaurus results for MORATORIUM

moratorium

noun

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 The board will also likely reckon with the district’s declining enrollment, with the school closure moratorium lifting after the 2026-27 school year. —

Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 The president denied that the moratorium on Iran’s nuclear program would expire after 20 years. —

Kate Sullivan, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 That, along with the public opposition, contributed to the 20-year moratorium Thursday’s Senate vote throws out. —

Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026 Advertisement The duration of the moratorium on Iran’s uranium enrichment was another sticking point. —

Philip Wang, Time, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moratorium

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Noun

The independent front suspension gives it that high speed capability.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The suspension was rescinded after massive public backlash, with politicians from both sides of the aisle calling it a government attempt to censor free speech.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026