as in ending
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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
Alvaro Acosta, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
TelaForce is ceasing operations due to certain contracts with a government agency ending, the letter says.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
And the rise in food prices stands out because many other prices are ceasing to go up so fast.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Other California leaders have called on drawing back or ceasing ICE activity in their cities.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026
The market’s operators, the Food Literacy Center, announced Wednesday that the farmers market is ceasing operations, citing poor financial viability for the program and low traffic.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Consolidation will be prevalent in 2026, with strong subscriptions taking over failing operations and most middle-of-the-road news dailies ceasing operations.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The first step for treating CHS is ceasing marijuana use entirely, Streem said.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The Way of Water then finaled at $247M (again, at historical rates) after being released amid China ceasing its zero-Covid policy in 2022 and concerns from the public about venturing out.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
To cope with the situation, Perez would often tighten his budget by ceasing to go out with friends and cutting some corners to save extra money.
—Alvaro Acosta, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
TelaForce is ceasing operations due to certain contracts with a government agency ending, the letter says.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
And the rise in food prices stands out because many other prices are ceasing to go up so fast.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Other California leaders have called on drawing back or ceasing ICE activity in their cities.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026
The market’s operators, the Food Literacy Center, announced Wednesday that the farmers market is ceasing operations, citing poor financial viability for the program and low traffic.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Consolidation will be prevalent in 2026, with strong subscriptions taking over failing operations and most middle-of-the-road news dailies ceasing operations.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The first step for treating CHS is ceasing marijuana use entirely, Streem said.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The Way of Water then finaled at $247M (again, at historical rates) after being released amid China ceasing its zero-Covid policy in 2022 and concerns from the public about venturing out.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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States such as Minnesota should also look to civil law as a basis for stopping baleful and unlawful ICE tactics.—
Aziz Huq,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Although Meta tech chief Andrew Bosworth told media outlets last week that Meta is not halting its VR efforts, the company’s outsized impact on that industry has chilled some developers and sparked fears of a VR winter, CNBC reported.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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The state of Philadelphia has sued officials representing the Department of Interior and the National Park Service in hopes of halting the permanent removal of the memorial exhibit.—
Tevon Blair,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the deadline approaching, a stake sale may be considered in the fiscal year ending March 2027.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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After quitting football, Zator threw himself entirely into wrestling for his senior year.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some lifestyle changes support your heart health and help keep your heart working properly, such as eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising, and quitting tobacco.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 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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Among current members of the roster who potentially could fetch a first-round pick at next week‘s deadline are Norman Powell, with his expiring contract at the end of the year, and Andrew Wiggins, who holds a player option for next season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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For weeks, Democrats withheld their votes from a short-term funding measure to reopen the government without a deal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2026
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Food Lion decided to remove Sycamore products and is discontinuing all future orders.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Dec. 2025
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Apple shows no immediate plan of discontinuing Apple TV+, but that may be due to the company’s high profitability and an overall cash flow that limits pressures to end its streaming service.—
David R. King,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
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Jones has spent the past three seasons as the defensive passing game coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings and also has served as that club's defensive backs coach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition to McDaniel, the Chargers also interviewed Arizona Cardinals passing game coordinator Drew Terrell, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, former Titans head coach Brian Callahan, Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day and their passing game coordinator, Marcus Brady.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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