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

Adkins said that in all three instances, the model ceased its hacking. — CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The crux of the issue is that production of this incredibly versatile aircraft ceased in 2015. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Sharma said the city would only end up paying for shortfalls if the Current ceased to exist and its properties went into foreclosure. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Gillian ceased touring with New Order in 2001, and returned to its new-look lineup (with Hook departed) in 2011. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

Some of us remember the eerie silence in the skies that afternoon as arrivals and departures at O’Hare ceased. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Candidates for high office found the terrorist threat to be the gift that never ceased giving. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

However, shortly before police moved in, the business closed its garage door and ceased operations. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

It’s long ceased to be a neighborhood that puts on airs, an attitude that liberates us all tonight. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026