as in truce
a temporary stopping of fighting
both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days
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Recent Examples of armistice
But any pause in fighting, whether a temporary ceasefire or a more lasting armistice treaty, must lead directly to the overdue elections inside Ukraine.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
After an armistice, Trump might reconsider his stance, which is not uncommon in international relations.
—Seung-Whan Choi, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Regulations on those deemed enemy aliens were lifted approximately one year and eight months after war was declared and just over a month after armistice on Nov. 11, 1918, according to the U.S. Marshals.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
After the armistice, Ross headed to New York City and never really left.
—Christopher B. Daly, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
After an armistice, Trump might reconsider his stance, which is not uncommon in international relations.
—Seung-Whan Choi, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Regulations on those deemed enemy aliens were lifted approximately one year and eight months after war was declared and just over a month after armistice on Nov. 11, 1918, according to the U.S. Marshals.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
After the armistice, Ross headed to New York City and never really left.
—Christopher B. Daly, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armistice
truce
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The last trade truce with China, from a month ago in Geneva, fell apart after just a couple of weeks when Trump lashed out at Beijing and accused officials of not holding up their end of the bargain.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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Tariffs from China are still at a historically high rate of 30%, coming down at least temporarily from Trump’s prior announcement of 145% after the two countries reached a 90-day truce on May 12.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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“Armistice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armistice. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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