MORATORIUM Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

moratorium

noun

ˌmȯr-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əm

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 But once those moratoriums ended in 2023, unlawful detainers (a type of notice that can lead to eviction) doubled from June 2022 to June 2023. —

Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026 State and federal eviction moratoriums instituted during the pandemic had fully expired by mid-2022, when cases began to climb toward new records, and not in a good way. —

Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026 Nick Reiner could face the potential death penalty if convicted, although California has placed a moratorium on executions, and his attorneys are expected to present an insanity defense after reports that the 32-year-old has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. —

Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026 The city can re-attempt the incentive package this summer, when a one-year moratorium on the issue lifts. —

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The changes the department has made include employing a medical doctor who is an addiction medicine specialist, reviewing methadone induction protocols at all facilities and the suspension of methadone induction at Garner.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Since the arrest did not involve weapons, drugs, alcohol or anything violent, this won’t be viewed as a serious mistake toward his NFL future or any possible suspension.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026