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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
Communication ceased for 28 years, which is so long that their silence is now constitutionally eligible to be in the House of Representatives.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
The waiting only ceased with the collapse of the regime in 1990.
—Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
These changes come just one month after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its nine gates at DTW idle.
—Christina Zhang, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Preparations have been underway for nearly a year — out of public view — as the development team Centennial Partners cleared furniture, fixtures and detritus from the 19-story building that ceased to function as a hospital in 2008.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The airline plans to restore the flights this winter as FLL continues to rebuild its offerings after Spirit Airlines ceased operations in May.
—Carla Mendez, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Bolt Threads ceased production of its Mylo leather alternative in 2023, after failing to secure enough funding to reach commercial scale.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Covid and the rise of home-working saw the Silicon Roundabout area lose its cachet, while Tech Nation itself ceased to be a government agency in March 2023.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
The waiting only ceased with the collapse of the regime in 1990.
—Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
These changes come just one month after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its nine gates at DTW idle.
—Christina Zhang, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Preparations have been underway for nearly a year — out of public view — as the development team Centennial Partners cleared furniture, fixtures and detritus from the 19-story building that ceased to function as a hospital in 2008.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The airline plans to restore the flights this winter as FLL continues to rebuild its offerings after Spirit Airlines ceased operations in May.
—Carla Mendez, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Bolt Threads ceased production of its Mylo leather alternative in 2023, after failing to secure enough funding to reach commercial scale.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Covid and the rise of home-working saw the Silicon Roundabout area lose its cachet, while Tech Nation itself ceased to be a government agency in March 2023.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceased
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In the months before the shooting, Mangione’s once active online presence stopped, and his mother filed a missing persons’ report.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Once the match started, the tours of the property stopped and all attention turned to the soccer game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Both tournaments brought disappointment and his reign as coach ended after being confronted at the team’s hotel in Abidjan by angry supporters.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Fox's paranormal sci-fi series was absolutely beyond its time and still holds up well over a decade after its five-season run ended.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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After the six previous matches concluded rather quickly with bloodless knockouts (a UFC record), the fight between American Gaethje and the German-born, Georgia and Spain-representing Topuria lasted much longer.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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One of the largest online stores used by Cuban exiles to send goods to relatives on the island has halted operations, reducing options for families who rely on digital services amid Cuba’s deepening economic crisis.—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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While Democratic leaders officially threw their support behind Platner after Mills halted her campaign, many of them remained circumspect about him.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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The company previously had an overall TV deal at Disney, which expired earlier this year.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The delays come after a ground stop expired at the world's busiest airport.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Yes, some people drank so much that they got fired and hit on random people and drove drunk—those people should obviously quit.—
Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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The Face of the Band Leaves In 1985, strung out from the road and eager to focus on his solo career, Cetera quit Chicago.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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After the pursuit was terminated, officers saw the vehicle stopped on the Haltom Road overpass above Loop 820 in Haltom City.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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According to the group, the two were recently terminated under a new volunteer handbook, which was introduced in April.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The bill passed unanimously in the state Senate in January.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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More than a decade has passed since Cristiano Ronaldo last played a football match in the United States.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Ceased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceased. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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