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 In January, major grain traders withdrew from the soy moratorium, which helped slash deforestation over its nearly two decades in effect, after top soy-producing states passed bills revoking tax benefits for participating companies. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 All of Digital Realty’s developments were already occurring prior to Charlotte’s moratorium, so the developer is in compliance with the city’s ordinance. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 The commission has enacted temporary development moratoriums for new proposals in years past, including in 2017 and 2024, with aims to increase affordable housing. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Days later, five City Council members formally called for a moratorium. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moratorium

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered an urgent review of gun regulations, including a suspension of new permits to purchase firearms and a review of existing permits, according to a statement from the Government House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Stern’s decisive response to the Malice at the Palace – the suspensions of the players as well as the punishments meted out to the fans – sent a clear message that such behavior would not be tolerated.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of suspension

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With the suspense of a thriller, director Beth de Araújo tells a deeply empathetic family drama about fear and the limits of parental care.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
At 48% on RT don’t expect the greatest thriller ever, but this sounds like a good edge-of-your-seat suspense film.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of suspense

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