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as in stopped
to come to an end
the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
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as in ended
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
cease chattering and get down to work, please
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Recent Examples of ceased
But after the 2024 election, the flow of migrants all but ceased.
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Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
In recent years, Blackhawk Bar & Grille and Century Theaters ceased operations at Blackhawk Plaza, which removed significant anchors from the center.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
At that point, the issue ceased to be solely about Maduro and became about precedent.
—Richard Kiy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Due to hazardous conditions, responders ceased operations and resumed recovery efforts Saturday morning, the sheriff's office said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The battles have ceased, but the violence remains.
—Hazlitt, 9 Jan. 2026
In other words, the property tax wars may have ceased, but the dust still hasn’t settled.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The primary means of transportation in Caracas, the metro, was out of service after the attack, while buses also ceased operation, El Spectator reported.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2026
The fighting has not yet ceased.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
In recent years, Blackhawk Bar & Grille and Century Theaters ceased operations at Blackhawk Plaza, which removed significant anchors from the center.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
At that point, the issue ceased to be solely about Maduro and became about precedent.
—Richard Kiy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Due to hazardous conditions, responders ceased operations and resumed recovery efforts Saturday morning, the sheriff's office said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The battles have ceased, but the violence remains.
—Hazlitt, 9 Jan. 2026
In other words, the property tax wars may have ceased, but the dust still hasn’t settled.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The primary means of transportation in Caracas, the metro, was out of service after the attack, while buses also ceased operation, El Spectator reported.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2026
The fighting has not yet ceased.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceased
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Devils built on a 5-2 victory Monday night in Minnesota that ended a four-game losing streak.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Two days after Dallas’ season ended, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and HBO had footage of head coach Brian Schottenheimer informing the coaching staff that Eberflus had been let go.—
Nate Sanchez,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Both concluded the same year, after which McHale played Tad O'Malley on The X-Files reboot.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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De Blasio halted the successful Bloomberg initiatives and wasted hundreds of millions of dollars on efforts to improve failing schools rather than replacing them.—
Ray Domanico,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Between March 2020 and September 2023, loan repayments were halted, offering borrowers a period of relief as the pandemic caused economic challenges, leaving many without income and job loss.—
Tevon Blair,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those enhanced subsidies, in place since 2021, expired at the end of last year.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Nader later reshared the photo to her own Story — which has since expired — using it to spotlight her more natural appearance.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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And speaking of personal, the same CU faithful who called Seaton the next Penei Sewell 18 months ago are slamming him as a me-first, money-chasing hypocrite who quit on his team and his coach.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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The reality is, whether your kid makes it to the pros or is part of the 70% who quit before 13, every kid eventually plays their last game at some point.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, county leaders, including Executive Bob Cassilly, are calling for the superintendent to resign or be terminated.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgia’s athletic department is also seeking $390,000 from former defensive end Damon Wilson II, claiming his transfer to Missouri terminated his name, image and likeness agreement with the Bulldogs’ collective.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The bill passed the Assembly and is currently in the Senate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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