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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
Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
With a simple pair of black flats and a light sweater draped over her shoulders, her light blue satin slip dress ceases to be reserved for special occasions.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 30 May 2026
Once delivery becomes observable, the human response layer ceases to be a black box.
—Judit Sharon, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The archaeologists and researchers of the Israel Antiquities Authority are constantly at work because this city never ceases to surprise.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
The imposing tower never ceases to amaze local resident Ogden Driskill, whose family has ranched on the land at its base for generations.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Made from a shape memory polymer (SMP) of polylactic acid (the same PLA plastic used in many 3D printers), the arms soften during application of voltage, and become inflexible once electrical heating ceases.
—New Atlas, 13 May 2026
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
Verb
In the company of Charlie and Catherine, Leonora ceases to feel like herself.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
With a simple pair of black flats and a light sweater draped over her shoulders, her light blue satin slip dress ceases to be reserved for special occasions.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 30 May 2026
Once delivery becomes observable, the human response layer ceases to be a black box.
—Judit Sharon, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The archaeologists and researchers of the Israel Antiquities Authority are constantly at work because this city never ceases to surprise.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
The imposing tower never ceases to amaze local resident Ogden Driskill, whose family has ranched on the land at its base for generations.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Made from a shape memory polymer (SMP) of polylactic acid (the same PLA plastic used in many 3D printers), the arms soften during application of voltage, and become inflexible once electrical heating ceases.
—New Atlas, 13 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceases
Verb
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The closest Metra stops to the Obama Presidential Center are on the Metra Electric Line, which also makes stops at McCormick Place and Millennium Park.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The problem is that many people keep them for years after the manufacturer stops supporting them.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Filing for bankruptcy can trigger an automatic stay that generally halts most collection actions, including lawsuits, garnishments and bank levies, while the case is being processed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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This halts the cooking process, preventing mushy, overcooked pasta, and removes the excess starch, which would otherwise cause the noodles to stick together.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 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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Kyiv also wants to maintain a strong army after fighting ends, and Zelenskyy said the latest draft proposal puts it at 800,000 — higher than in an initial framework, according to reports.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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The recipe just ends; no sauce.—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Hollywood has never been shy about plot twists, but nothing beats the real-life drama of two stars who call it quits only to circle back for another shot at forever.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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The on-again, off-again couple would call it quits once more two years later when Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, which was finalized 20 weeks later.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Parents are choosing names with softer sounds and vowel endings such as Alonso, Ilyas, Amos, and Lennon for boys, and Rhea, Rosalina, Aura, Ines, and Zeina for girls.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The end of Dexter is so widely hated that it’s considered by many to be among the worst TV show endings ever.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Verb
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An extended car warranty is most useful when your original factory warranty expires.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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Molinar’s annual salary is $360,000, and her contract expires on June 30, 2028.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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Reach out to local legal aid or use the Maryland Courts self-help resources to file your exemption motions before the 30-day window closes.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
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Risk systems that were designed around market closes and business-day workflows will need to function in a market where exposure changes continuously.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Ceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceases. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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