as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Recent Examples of cessation
Tehran had linked any agreement to a cessation of strikes inside Lebanon.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Traditional public health efforts have focused on cancer screening, tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.
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Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
Markets had risen earlier as energy prices fell amid hopes for a lasting cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
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Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cessation
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Traditional public health efforts have focused on cancer screening, tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications.
—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.
—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
Markets had risen earlier as energy prices fell amid hopes for a lasting cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
—
Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.
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The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.
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Pugh-Banks secured three individual gold medals, claiming gold in the all-around final and on the vault and floor exercise, the latter ending in a tie.
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Other than Bonnie having a new bestie and Buzz and Jessie getting married, the status quo is essentially unchanged, in contrast to the way the last two installments shook things up in a massive way with their endings.
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By the time the season reaches its conclusion, Lestat is still larger than life.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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Options include hosting no programming, closing parts of the building to allow for limited programming or scheduling a limited series of closures around the building while a full slate of programming continues.
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For family members of former detainees, the prospect of closure brings relief.
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As the episode begins to draw to a close, Paula starts to get her groove back.
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Wednesday’s announcement appeared to draw to a close a sweeping manhunt that stretched days.
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Nejat argues that his experience with Miller and his termination could have been prevented with the protection of a union.
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The national nonprofit Middle East Studies Association also called for the rescinding of her termination.
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In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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