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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
Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
More often than not, the request gets the big kids’ attention, and chaos ceases (pauses) as the three of them roll around singing while Marc and I stand in the doorway kvelling.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The Director of the Atlantic City International Airport tells CBS News the airline makes up about 85% of its business, and if the airline ceases operations, hundreds of jobs would be impacted.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 2 May 2026
If Spirit ceases operations, passengers with tickets for upcoming flights should file claims with the issuer of the credit or debit card used to purchase the tickets.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The White House has reached out to other airlines to discuss how to accommodate passengers with Spirit tickets who could be stranded if the airline ceases operations.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 1 May 2026
According to Lewkowitz, if a grower abuses the soil, the system ceases to be viable, leaving zero likelihood of success from a sustainability standpoint.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
As this process is the main source of energy produced by the sun, this will mean the outward pressure that stops the sun from collapsing under its own gravity also ceases.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
From Rue’s spiraling addiction to Maddy’s (Alexa Demie) fearless confidence, the cast of Euphoria never ceases to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
However, the Vaile Victorian Society, the volunteer group that maintains the house and runs tours, worries that once the house ceases to become a public property, the careful preservation work, which the aged property relies on, will be impossible to maintain.
—Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
More often than not, the request gets the big kids’ attention, and chaos ceases (pauses) as the three of them roll around singing while Marc and I stand in the doorway kvelling.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The Director of the Atlantic City International Airport tells CBS News the airline makes up about 85% of its business, and if the airline ceases operations, hundreds of jobs would be impacted.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 2 May 2026
If Spirit ceases operations, passengers with tickets for upcoming flights should file claims with the issuer of the credit or debit card used to purchase the tickets.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The White House has reached out to other airlines to discuss how to accommodate passengers with Spirit tickets who could be stranded if the airline ceases operations.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 1 May 2026
According to Lewkowitz, if a grower abuses the soil, the system ceases to be viable, leaving zero likelihood of success from a sustainability standpoint.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
As this process is the main source of energy produced by the sun, this will mean the outward pressure that stops the sun from collapsing under its own gravity also ceases.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
From Rue’s spiraling addiction to Maddy’s (Alexa Demie) fearless confidence, the cast of Euphoria never ceases to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceases
Verb
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When the game stops, it will be called on account of darkness.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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But Ho's order now halts that effective date.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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March 2 Oil and gas prices jumped during the first trading day since the strikes, as the war halts energy exports from the Middle East.—
Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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What happens once the tour wraps, the season ends, the algorithm cools or the headlines wane?—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The Senate passed its own version of the larger health bill so both chambers will have to find compromise before session ends May 18.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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He was seen during his Tuesday practice round messing with his shoe and sock on his right foot before ultimately calling it quits.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Like Outlander, there are lots of issues but at its core this is still a pretty fun show that just really needs to call it quits.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Noun
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In sports, especially, where career timelines are often compressed, the difference between abrupt endings and seamless transitions usually comes down to this kind of enterprise mindset.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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This planet strips away illusions, forcing transformation through endings, intensity and uncomfortable truths.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
Verb
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That expires in 2028, with the end of his term, and will add $91 billion to the deficit.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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When time expires, the highest bidder wins and checkout happens automatically.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In addition, if Paramount Skydance’s megadeal to buy WBD closes, Zaslav is poised to walk away with a payout of more than half a billion dollars.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over this 18-day period, the SMH closed higher in 17 out of 18 closes.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceases. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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