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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in to cease
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the private eye abruptly halted his surveillance of the building upon being spotted by his subject
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as in to end
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in to limp
to walk while favoring one leg
even with her twisted ankle, she managed to halt along and complete her Walk for Peace
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
she was often confused, halting between the responsibilities of her job and the demands of her home life
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as in standstill
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
negotiations are at a halt, with neither management nor the union budging on the issue of salary limits
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
gardening came to a halt during the week of solid rain
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Recent Examples of halt
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
In a lawsuit seeking to halt the federal operation, the state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities stated in January that customer-facing businesses in Minneapolis had reported revenue drops of 50% to 80%.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Stan Choe, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
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The stock market roared back on Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week and bitcoin halted its plunge, at least for now.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
In a lawsuit seeking to halt the federal operation, the state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities stated in January that customer-facing businesses in Minneapolis had reported revenue drops of 50% to 80%.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
The dramatic halt may have been inevitable given how far and how fast metal prices had surged over the last year.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halt
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Cargo movement in and out of Bangladesh’s largest seaport came to a standstill Tuesday after dockworkers and other port employees intensified strike action that halted operations at the gateway.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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While Katie was learning more about her mom, the case hit another standstill.—
Audrey Abrahams,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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University of Oxford researchers assessed a range of clinical trials as well as Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Web of Science databases, with a focus on what happened after cessation of treatment regarding adults who were overweight or obese.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The experience also includes a selection of finger sandwiches, including options like coronation Hmong chicken or traditional bánh mì, as well as pastries and cakes, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a cheese and charcuterie platter.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The current law only allows the sale of homemade bread, jams, spices, honey, pickles, nuts, and other foods that do not need to be refrigerated.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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The epic snowy battle scene's twist ending probably had Twi-Hards threatening to run Bill Condon out of business, but everything worked out in the end.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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The ending left an opening for more episodes.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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The elections were later postponed indefinitely amid political deadlock and security concerns.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Arsenal’s convincing 4-0 victory at Leeds had a familiar format on Saturday, breaking the deadlock with yet another set piece to take three crucial points back to north London.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Year of the Horse begins on February 17 with the end of the Year of the Snake (an animal equally apt for Malfoy, as the symbol of Slytherin, his house at Hogwarts).—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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McConnell will retire at the end of his term in 2026.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Young is one of a number of players who find themselves in this predicament, star-level talents whose production, in one way, shape or form, falls short of the cost of doing business.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Then Culhane’s hat finds itself in a similar predicament.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Draymond Green knows that his time as a member of Golden State Warriors is coming to a close.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Halt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halt. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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