MORATORIUMS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

moratoriums

noun

variants or moratoria

plural of moratorium

as in suspensions

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 moratoriums And moratoriums have been surprisingly effective – between January and March this year, at least 75 data center projects worth approximately $130 billion were disrupted by local opposition, according to the research firm Data Center Watch. — Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers also rejected moratoriums on data center development. — Des Moines Register, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026 Unlike some other states, California hasn’t seen an overwhelming wave of new large-scale data centers, nor have state leaders sought moratoriums such as the ones enacted by governors in Texas and New York. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Local officials proposed more than 120 moratoriums on data center development in 38 states as of July. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 But even with moratoriums, some data centers can continue to expand, especially if the area is already zoned for industrial use or if the expansion was already taking place. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Baltimore City passed a six-month moratorium in May, Harford County passed an indefinite ban in June, and Prince George’s and Montgomery counties both passed moratoriums in July. — Jorge Aguilar, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026 The governors of New York and of Texas, otherwise on opposite sides of the political spectrum, have both imposed momentary moratoriums on building them. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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suspensions

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Penalties include fines, suspensions, and, for serious misconduct, banning individuals and firms from the industry.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Among other goals, the plan looks to close academic gaps, double the number of Black male teachers and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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