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

In my view, AI has ceased to be a competitive differentiator and has become a commodity. — Marco Stefanini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Following months of trying to resolve its conflict with its distributor and shareholder, Tomorrow, Coperni has ceased operations, the brand revealed today. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

His worries ceased when Fox began filming Back to the Future (juggling the job with his starring role on the sitcom Family Ties, no less). — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

In its statement, IFG said that this decision reflects the need to manage existing patients before further expansion and does not mean all activities associated with the program have ceased. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026

Communication between the human soul and the supernatural creator has ceased to exist, replaced with the art of the big fear, jealousy and, primarily, self-worship. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

The Angels had paid for Kay’s defense while preparing for a civil trial brought by Skaggs’ parents, but ceased doing so after the lawsuit was resolved for an undisclosed monetary settlement during jury deliberations in December. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

In 2025, the group formally ceased its protests after the UK adopted a new climate policy. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Transportation routes across the metro were vital and local businesses were aided by city programs that in some cases ceased once the games were over. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026