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also cease-fire
as in truce
a temporary stopping of fighting
The two armies declared a ceasefire for the holiday.
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Recent Examples of ceasefire
Zelenskyy said the talks focused on security guarantees, monitoring a potential ceasefire, and rebuilding Ukraine as part of a broader framework for peace.
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Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
To enforce the fragile ceasefire in Gaza?
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
The military has previously said that any actions since the ceasefire began have been in response to violations of the agreement.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Britain and France would establish military bases in Ukraine, while the US offered satellite and drone monitoring to detect any ceasefire breaches.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Although Britain and France had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire, Starmer said that this agreement sets out the legal framework for allowing their forces to operate there.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials have reaffirmed Russia’s demands and have insisted there can be no ceasefire until a comprehensive settlement is agreed.
—John Leicester, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s evident in ongoing violence between Thailand and Cambodia and in ceasefire violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Qatar led efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, with crucial support from Turkey and Egypt.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
To enforce the fragile ceasefire in Gaza?
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
The military has previously said that any actions since the ceasefire began have been in response to violations of the agreement.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Britain and France would establish military bases in Ukraine, while the US offered satellite and drone monitoring to detect any ceasefire breaches.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Although Britain and France had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire, Starmer said that this agreement sets out the legal framework for allowing their forces to operate there.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials have reaffirmed Russia’s demands and have insisted there can be no ceasefire until a comprehensive settlement is agreed.
—John Leicester, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s evident in ongoing violence between Thailand and Cambodia and in ceasefire violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Qatar led efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, with crucial support from Turkey and Egypt.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasefire
Noun
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Aid groups say not enough shelter materials are getting into Gaza during the truce.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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His peace plan allowed for all but one of the Israeli hostages to be released, but the truce remains unstable, with hundreds killed in Gaza and uncertainty over each side's commitment to the complex second phase.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The fragrance opens with a zesty, fresh maracuja — or passion fruit — accord.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.—
Peter Kornbluh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But Evans took the possibility seriously enough to sign the pledge and hold a press conference with his one-time Libertarian opponent to announce their armistice.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Syria was forced to sign an armistice agreement with Israel on July 20, 1949.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Ceasefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasefire. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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