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
This deal is better seen as an armistice rather than a peace treaty, but a cease-fire comes with obvious geopolitical advantages at a time when Xi, Putin, and others are on the prowl.
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The Editors, National Review, 29 July 2025
Under a 1949 armistice, Jordan held control over the West Bank and east Jerusalem and Egypt over Gaza.
—Edith M. Lederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
However, Syngman Rhee, president of South Korea, refused to sign the armistice but instead vowed to observe it.
—Powered By, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025
There is now a fragile armistice between the two countries.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 29 July 2025
Under a 1949 armistice, Jordan held control over the West Bank and east Jerusalem and Egypt over Gaza.
—Edith M. Lederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
However, Syngman Rhee, president of South Korea, refused to sign the armistice but instead vowed to observe it.
—Powered By, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025
There is now a fragile armistice between the two countries.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armistice
Noun
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The two countries last month agreed to extend the trade truce by another 90 days, to mid-November.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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With a 90-day extension on the two nations’ tariff truce, originally poised to end in early September, the current 10 percent moratorium rate in China isn’t a long-term bet.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Israel's military has urged the country's political leadership to instead reach a ceasefire agreement, warning that the assault would endanger hostages held in Gaza and soldiers carrying out the offensive, Israeli officials previously said.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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During a ceasefire-for-hostage deal, that number climbed to about 600 daily.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Armistice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armistice. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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