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
Taylor Crumpton, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The agency requested that the drugmaker take immediate action to address the violations, which could include ceasing all ads containing misleading claims.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The anti-trapping bills that are pumped through legislatures each year show no signs of ceasing.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Yet, without ceasing, another generation of Puerto Ricans pick up the mantle to chant in the streets and fight for their country, out of love for their forefathers and foremothers.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The agency requested that the drugmaker take immediate action to address the violations, which could include ceasing all ads containing misleading claims.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The anti-trapping bills that are pumped through legislatures each year show no signs of ceasing.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
Verb
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When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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For years, the staunchest border hawks and hard-liners justified their positions in terms of stopping unlawful immigration.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction immediately halting all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas and an area of southern New Mexico for 10 days.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, in October, Chinese regulators, including the People’s Bank of China, advised against the plan, effectively halting all progress, according to a Financial Times report, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Less than a year after ending a European tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are headed back out on the Land of Hope and Dreams American tour.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Schaffrick has quite a story — turning pro at 14 before growing disillusioned with the sport at 21, quitting to become a plumber.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Santos-Griswold contemplated quitting the sport.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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One example is the subsidies for buying insurance that were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic and lasted for a few years before expiring in 2025.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the second quarter, the Lancers forced a shot clock violation on one possession and forced turnovers on two possessions as the shot clock was seconds away from expiring.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that while GLP-1s produce substantial initial weight loss, many people regain weight after discontinuing treatment.—
Tara Comonte,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The company is discontinuing its frozen products, which include orange juice and lemonade, the Coca-Cola Company, which owns Minute Maid, confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlán, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.—
Aarón Ibarra,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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