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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
Commercial traffic through the maritime chokepoint has virtually ceased since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Iran vowing to strike any vessels associated with the two countries or their partners.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
After less than two weeks of training, hostilities ceased almost completely.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
The pandemic was killing thousands daily and, with vaccines only just beginning to roll out, normal life and work had largely ceased.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Global oil supply is set to drop by eight million barrels a day in March, the IEA said, while liquified-natural-gas- and gasoline-making facilities in the region have also basically ceased production.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
When the Van Allen Probes ceased operations in 2019, NASA initially predicted the satellites would re-enter Earth's atmosphere in 2034.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Crude oil prices have surged, and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but ceased, sending energy importers in search of alternate sources.
—Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But performances are so bad and the situation is so perilous that sticking with Tudor has, absurdly, ceased to look like a viable option.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The new affiliate is a revival of the Dallas Urban League affiliate, which ceased operations in 2015.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
After less than two weeks of training, hostilities ceased almost completely.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
The pandemic was killing thousands daily and, with vaccines only just beginning to roll out, normal life and work had largely ceased.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Global oil supply is set to drop by eight million barrels a day in March, the IEA said, while liquified-natural-gas- and gasoline-making facilities in the region have also basically ceased production.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
When the Van Allen Probes ceased operations in 2019, NASA initially predicted the satellites would re-enter Earth's atmosphere in 2034.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Crude oil prices have surged, and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but ceased, sending energy importers in search of alternate sources.
—Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But performances are so bad and the situation is so perilous that sticking with Tudor has, absurdly, ceased to look like a viable option.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The new affiliate is a revival of the Dallas Urban League affiliate, which ceased operations in 2015.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceased
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The celebration, held Saturday at Safford's home, featured a drive-by parade and well-wishers who stopped to honor the centenarian whose life has spanned a century of American history.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Goalie Daniil Tarasov stopped 19 of 25 shots.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Mustangs’ season ended March 6 with a 23-11 record after a 69-56 loss to Bishop McNamara in the Class 2A Seneca Sectional final.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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An extensive Reuters investigation concluded the man responsible for wall murals spotted on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean were created by English artist Robin Gunningham.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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When the funeral concluded after about 75 minutes Monday, the procession ended at Cedar Grove Cemetery, on the edge of campus.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine and Hungary have been locked in an escalating feud since Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia were halted in January as the result of damage to the Druzhba pipeline, which crosses Ukrainian territory.—
LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Amid the war, Iran has effectively halted nearly all tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz, cutting off a vital passageway where roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil once sailed through on a typical day.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City said the tornado watch that had covered parts of central and east-central Georgia has expired as the storm system pushed east.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fraser Minten, who had hit a post in the first period, clanged the crossbar on a redirect just as a power play had expired and the sides went into the third in a 0-0 deadlock.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Danish culinary star has quit Noma after abuse allegations from former employees.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ternier also quit her nursing job to canvas fulltime for Bien-Aime during his mayoral run, according to the profile, which also notes that two of his children have political aspirations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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If the allegations are proven true, Guduru will be terminated from the Education Department, the spokeswoman said.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Browne, 74, argued he was wrongfully terminated, took the union to an arbitration hearing and won the six-figure award this year.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bill, which requires national voter ID and proof of citizenship when registering to vote, is broadly supported by Republicans and passed the House in February with zero defections.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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While state lawmakers have passed nearly 50 new laws aimed at improving youth mental health, Colorado Health Institute found 44% of kids who needed care last year didn't get it due to a lack of money or insurance.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Ceased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceased. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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