as in ending
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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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran also says that ceasing hostilities in Lebanon, where Israel has dramatically stepped up attacks in recent weeks, will be part of larger peace negotiations.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
In practice, that involved ceasing to provide links or recommendations to official Potter events and products and committing themselves to directly countering the misinformation Rowling was spreading to her vast online audience.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without ever ceasing to be an artist.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Japan had historically occupied a peripheral position within this system, participating only selectively over the centuries before ceasing tributary relations altogether under the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
With the conflict still ongoing and the Central cluster continuing to lose members, the question now is whether the larger group can survive at all — or whether this lopsided war will end with one side simply ceasing to exist.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran also says that ceasing hostilities in Lebanon, where Israel has dramatically stepped up attacks in recent weeks, will be part of larger peace negotiations.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
In practice, that involved ceasing to provide links or recommendations to official Potter events and products and committing themselves to directly countering the misinformation Rowling was spreading to her vast online audience.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without ever ceasing to be an artist.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Japan had historically occupied a peripheral position within this system, participating only selectively over the centuries before ceasing tributary relations altogether under the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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But with the brief resurgence of the run game, the run-stopping, athletic inside linebacker is a bit more crucial.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The September 2025 order cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume broad sweeps in Los Angeles, halting a lower court ruling that restricted ICE's practices.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Israel halting its attacks on Lebanon has been a key condition for Iran war negotiations beginning, the speaker of Iran's parliament has said.—
Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fresh from a marathon trip to Pakistan that failed to reach a deal for ending the war with Iran, Vice President JD Vance jetted to this Georgia college town for a campus tour organized by the conservative powerhouse Turning Point USA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The administration says ending Tehran's nuclear program is one of its key goals in the war with Iran.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Due to exhaustion, 40% have considered quitting their careers.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Forty percent of current leaders are thinking about quitting, according to DDI’s research.—
Kristien Turner,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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The blockade follows failed ceasefire talks over Iran’s nuclear program, with the current truce expiring April 22 and no clear path to resuming negotiations.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Some 33 senators will see their terms expiring in early January 2027, with their seats up for election later this year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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General Motors' luxury brand Cadillac is discontinuing the CT4 sedan in 2026.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Samsung is discontinuing the app in July 2026.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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A couple weeks before the Buffaloes began spring practices, ex-Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston ventured south to interview as the Broncos’ defensive passing-game coordinator.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hafley retained Bobby Slowik, previously Miami’s senior passing game coordinator, and promoted him to offensive coordinator.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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