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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2
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
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Yellow’s bankruptcy journey has lasted roughly 20 months, with the century-old less-than-truckload (LTL) company ceasing operations July 30, 2023.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
The poll also shows that 79% of Ukrainians reject Russian demands for halting mobilization and ceasing Western arms supplies, insisting that any truce must come with strong security guarantees, such as NATO membership.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 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
Monitoring the breathing rates of both male and female octopuses during mating, the team report that the females' rate tended to drop off sharply when mating began, ceasing altogether after around eight minutes.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
After ceasing operations during Prohibition, the brand was revitalized in 2015 by the founder’s descendants.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The conflict has now spilled over into their everyday life, with the OP ceasing to cook full meals and only preparing food in bulk—which his wife doesn't like.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Commercial partnerships typically contain clauses that will see payments reduced upon relegation, some even ceasing.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Yellow’s bankruptcy journey has lasted roughly 20 months, with the century-old less-than-truckload (LTL) company ceasing operations July 30, 2023.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
The poll also shows that 79% of Ukrainians reject Russian demands for halting mobilization and ceasing Western arms supplies, insisting that any truce must come with strong security guarantees, such as NATO membership.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 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
Monitoring the breathing rates of both male and female octopuses during mating, the team report that the females' rate tended to drop off sharply when mating began, ceasing altogether after around eight minutes.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
After ceasing operations during Prohibition, the brand was revitalized in 2015 by the founder’s descendants.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The conflict has now spilled over into their everyday life, with the OP ceasing to cook full meals and only preparing food in bulk—which his wife doesn't like.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Even if researchers are able to cobble together the funds to help their participants exit trials safely, halting studies early could still nullify the contributions of the people who enrolled.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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But halting her work now would mean skipping a final assessment for at least 20 people, to check their viral load and determine their next course of treatment.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Holiday season beginning after Thanksgiving and not ending until the last open house on New Year’s Day.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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That decision now appears set to haunt them There were no discussions about ending Sterling’s loan early, and no clause to allow an early termination anyway.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Palace must make serious efforts to tie their skipper down on a new deal, especially given the depth and quality in the squad behind Guehi is lacking.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here are some key drug patents expiring soon.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Google Assistant is evolving into Gemini, bringing powerful new AI capabilities but also discontinuing some favorite features.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most side effects usually disappear after discontinuing the fluconazole therapy.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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According to Ben Taylor’s Passer Rating metric, this past season was the best passing year of Robinson’s career – grading as a respectable 5.3 out of 10 (53rd percentile).—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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With each passing year, the anniversaries of key events in World War II serve as a reminder of our slow loss of a great generation of Americans.—
Medianews Group,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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