Synonyms of ceased

ceased

verb

past tense of cease

1

as in stopped

to come to an end

the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stopped
• ended
• concluded
• expired
• halted
• terminated
• passed
• died
• closed
• finished
• discontinued
• went
• determined
• lapsed
• elapsed
• stalled
• quit
• broke off
• left off
• winked (out)
• wound up
• let up
• broke up
• dead-ended
• paused
• bit the dust
• suspended
• refrained (from)
• laid off (of)
• stayed
• packed (up or in)
• abated
• cut out
• knocked off
• desisted (from)
• broke down
• gave over
• petered (out)
• conked (out)
• wound down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• persisted
• hung on
• extended
• prolonged
• drew out
• protracted

2

as in ended

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

cease chattering and get down to work, please

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stopped
• ended
• halted
• quit
• discontinued
• concluded
• dropped
• suspended
• delayed
• finished
• laid off
• shut off
• cut off
• broke off
• packed (up or in)
• left off
• cut out
• completed
• had done with
• broke
• canned
• broke up
• knocked off
• paused
• desisted (from)
• gave over
• put the kibosh on
• ruined
• impeded
• hindered
• closed (down)
• deactivated
• held
• blocked
• suppressed
• abolished
• stayed
• destroyed
• obstructed
• stemmed
• checked
• dissolved
• called
• detained
• dammed
• scuttled
• aborted
• arrested
• blockaded
• squelched
• held back
• turned back
• demolished
• stamped
• killed
• annulled
• stunted
• kiboshed
• braked
• snuffed
• squashed
• reined (in)
• stanched
• clamped down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• carried on
• proceeded
• progressed
• kept up
• advanced
• ran on
• stirred
• propelled
• followed through (with)
• impelled
• actuated
• drove

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ceased

Chipotle has not used jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors since July 20, and Qdoba has ceased using the product since July 28. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2026

At moments like that, Out of the Further captures something of the goofy spirit of Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street movies, which also sent their characters into dimensions where reason ceased to function and dream logic ruled. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

Downtown College Prep opened its high school there in 2017, but ceased operations in June 2025 due to financial struggles and slumping enrollment. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

With the deal, John Malone’s Liberty Broadband ceased to be a direct shareholder in Charter and no longer designates directors for election to the Charter board. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

According to Kopel, if Ability ceased operations, its intellectual property and responsibilities would return to the center. — Shannon Cuthrell, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026

For three days businesses, schools, public transit, and even the city’s airport ceased operations as protesters demanded the repeal of Law 2029, lower water rates, and the return of the city’s water system to public control. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Negotiations with the Lakers ceased when Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, requested a house, the use of private aircraft, guaranteed off-court earnings and an ownership stake in the team, according to the Athletic. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Studies suggest Imperial Japan’s sardine catch declined drastically and even ceased during the early 1940s, constraining the empire’s military power relying on fisheries resources. — Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026