1
as in stopping
to come to an end
the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
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as in halting
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 ceasing
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Burger Patch, a fully vegan burger fast-food chain, is ceasing operations on Monday after eight years in business across the Sacramento region, the company wrote on its website.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the supply chain technology executive’s estimation, carriers are trying to apply pressure on the government by ceasing operations.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Genuine peace requires rewriting textbooks, ending propaganda, and ceasing the glorification of violence.
—Artak Beglaryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Kodak aims to conjure up cash by ceasing payments for its retirement pension plan.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Commercial partnerships typically contain clauses that will see payments reduced upon relegation, some even ceasing.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The Isaac Elementary School District, which was placed in receivership after massively blowing its budget earlier this year, is considering closing two schools and ceasing its online program at the end of the academic year to save money.
—Axios Phoenix, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Arguably, with summer close and the urgent need for Ukrainians to have heating reduced, Moscow ceasing energy infrastructure attacks is less of a concession.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The group’s catalog maintains a never-ceasing presence on charts all around the world, and many of the rock classic hits included in the outfit’s discography still sell and stream in meaningful numbers every single week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Burger Patch, a fully vegan burger fast-food chain, is ceasing operations on Monday after eight years in business across the Sacramento region, the company wrote on its website.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the supply chain technology executive’s estimation, carriers are trying to apply pressure on the government by ceasing operations.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Genuine peace requires rewriting textbooks, ending propaganda, and ceasing the glorification of violence.
—Artak Beglaryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Kodak aims to conjure up cash by ceasing payments for its retirement pension plan.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Commercial partnerships typically contain clauses that will see payments reduced upon relegation, some even ceasing.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The Isaac Elementary School District, which was placed in receivership after massively blowing its budget earlier this year, is considering closing two schools and ceasing its online program at the end of the academic year to save money.
—Axios Phoenix, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Arguably, with summer close and the urgent need for Ukrainians to have heating reduced, Moscow ceasing energy infrastructure attacks is less of a concession.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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For thinkers like Ratti, the time for stopping or slowing climate change has passed, and the time for climate adaptation is upon us.—
Kate Wagner,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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The European Commission isn't stopping with financial penalties, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rhode Island and Connecticut have said that halting construction of Revolution Wind would harm the states, their residents, investments and the offshore wind industry.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in Cole County, marks the first legal challenge aimed at halting a special legislative session designed to carve up the Kansas City region and overhaul the state’s initiative petition process.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the state news agency TASS that Putin had extended an invitation to Trump following the leaders' meeting in Alaska on August 15, which provided no breakthrough on ending the war in Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite making wholesale changes to his life and training heading into UFC 316, Dvalishvili easily dispatched O’Malley in their second meeting, ending the fight in the third round via submission.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moms are quitting — or getting pushed out.—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With Tsunoda experiencing difficulties in getting used to the RB21 F1 car, and with his Red Bull contract expiring at the end of this year, Hadjar's name has been floated for a potential Red Bull promotion.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Valdez ignored Salazar and delivered the pitch barely ahead of the pitch clock expiring.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The changes included discontinuing the practice of kicking students out of magnets for poor attendance, grades or behavior; instituting diversity targets for magnet programs and schools; and expanding some programs and ending or consolidating others.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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While Pagliughi has a background in the trades, many students today don’t, after decades of schools discontinuing their shop classes and with far fewer young people today having jobs or home projects of that nature.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both times, Macy’s rejected the buyout offers, concluding the deals wouldn’t be in shareholders’ best interests.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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When she was eventually reached, both Rajab and the paramedics were found dead, with media investigations concluding that an Israeli tank had likely fired 335 rounds into the car.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Initially, Ugarte is marked by Kevin De Bruyne, but once Mazraoui plays the ball to Mainoo, the Uruguay midfielder adjusts his position to be a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Allen threw for 3,731 yards with 28 touchdowns and six interceptions while rushing for 12 scores and 531 yards, so Jackson had more passing yards and touchdowns than the Bills QB.—
Matt Wadleigh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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