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as in stops
to come to an end
the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
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as in halts
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
cease chattering and get down to work, please
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
worked without cease for the betterment of humanity
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Recent Examples of ceases
Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Rithy has made several films about the Cambodian victims of the Khmer Rouge era, but here the focus seems to be on the crucible of disillusionment through which everyone must pass when the world ceases to cohere with our vision of it.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
To try and correct course, Ukraine and its European allies will insist that discussions with Russia on any territorial swaps can only take place once the war ceases along the current line of contact.
—Natalia Drozdiak, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
Johnson disagreed, writing in his 18-page order that the governor’s discretionary ability to set special election dates ceases after the 150-day mark.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2025
Plant growth slows, flowering ceases, and deciduous leaves change color and drop.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Plenty of literary audio has been made in the more than eight years since S-Town, but the writer language used to talk about podcasting ceases to exist outside the editing room.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The world never ceases to produce grist for discussion.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Rithy has made several films about the Cambodian victims of the Khmer Rouge era, but here the focus seems to be on the crucible of disillusionment through which everyone must pass when the world ceases to cohere with our vision of it.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
To try and correct course, Ukraine and its European allies will insist that discussions with Russia on any territorial swaps can only take place once the war ceases along the current line of contact.
—Natalia Drozdiak, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
Johnson disagreed, writing in his 18-page order that the governor’s discretionary ability to set special election dates ceases after the 150-day mark.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2025
Plant growth slows, flowering ceases, and deciduous leaves change color and drop.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Plenty of literary audio has been made in the more than eight years since S-Town, but the writer language used to talk about podcasting ceases to exist outside the editing room.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceases
Verb
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The team that stops the run and mitigates mistakes will win this one.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group stops to talk to one who took a fall while riding his bike in his neighborhood.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The order temporarily halts enforcement of the law on cruise ships while the appeals process moves forward, her email noted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Judge halts end of deportation protections for South Sudanese.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the state ends HHAP, the county hopes to find other sources of revenue to fund the shelters and other homeless programs, either from the general fund or elsewhere, said Kim Nava, a county spokesperson.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the film American Beauty (1999), the moment Lester Burnham quits his job, walks out of his cubicle with a beer in hand—that’s it.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2026
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The graying halls of Congress don’t usually evoke images of youthful ambition, but a record number of lawmakers are calling it quits in 2026.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But maybe Tomlin wants to take a break after all these winning seasons that have had disappointing endings.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Thomas and Scott have put together storybook endings to their college careers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The tender offer was extended once and now expires on January 21.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
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Powell’s term as a governor on the Fed Board expires at the end of January 2028.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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And as 2025 closes and a new year begins, Fogliato is showing progress.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026
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No, gift cards can become worthless if the business files for bankruptcy or closes.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Ceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceases. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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