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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2025
While the drugs were being administered, Pittman took a few deep breaths before ceasing all movement, according to The Associated Press.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As a result of growing pressures, Louise stepped down from her remaining duties as Princess in 2022, ceasing to perform official duties on behalf of the Royal Family.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
War When the first shots of the conflict were fired in April 2023, domestic soccer within Sudan was immediately halted, with the majority of the country’s teams ceasing to compete at any meaningful level.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Natron Energy, a sodium-ion battery producer headquartered in California, is ceasing operations and closing its multimillion-dollar battery production facility in Holland, Michigan, where 37 people will lose their jobs.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The university also asks the court to order online marketplaces, payment processors and other companies that do business with the defendants from disabling and ceasing to provide services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2025
While the drugs were being administered, Pittman took a few deep breaths before ceasing all movement, according to The Associated Press.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As a result of growing pressures, Louise stepped down from her remaining duties as Princess in 2022, ceasing to perform official duties on behalf of the Royal Family.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
War When the first shots of the conflict were fired in April 2023, domestic soccer within Sudan was immediately halted, with the majority of the country’s teams ceasing to compete at any meaningful level.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Natron Energy, a sodium-ion battery producer headquartered in California, is ceasing operations and closing its multimillion-dollar battery production facility in Holland, Michigan, where 37 people will lose their jobs.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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Teams have no choice but to continue to throw numbers at stopping the run.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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That's the same deadline that Grassley gave Noem to respond about stopping student visa authorizations.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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The sanctions, which will go into effect unless there’s a last-minute deal Friday, will include freezing Iranian assets abroad, halting arms deals with Tehran and penalizing any development of Iran’s ballistic missile program.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The best shot at halting the gerrymander, experts and some Democrats say, is fighting the map in court and at the ballot box.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Robles’ sprinting, diving catch to start a game-ending double play in Houston last Saturday could stand as the pivotal moment when the season turned Seattle’s way.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But that unit got a little less threatening after the season-ending ACL injury to former Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa in Sunday’s 16-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In her new book, Priscilla Presley recounts an allegedly harrowing ordeal her late daughter dealt with after quitting Scientology, Page Six first reported.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Reports have emerged of individuals quitting their jobs, selling possessions, and even pulling children out of school in preparation for the event.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Why is a soon-expiring, 3-year contract still being negotiated?—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Halligan is working against the clock, with the five-year statute of limitations to prosecute Comey for allegedly making false statements expiring on Tuesday.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carlson asked the state’s environmental agency about the protocol for discontinuing treatment and was told to keep the state posted.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Current prescribing information advises discontinuing Wegovy immediately if pregnancy is recognized.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors said two forensic pathologists examined the remains separately, both concluding the victims died from gunshots to the head.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The show debuted in 2012 on MTV with the most recent season 9 concluding last summer.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Cowboys’ zone-heavy defense under new coordinator Matt Eberflus has given up far too many explosive plays in the passing game over the past two weeks.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jaxson Dart Following Russell Wilson Struggles New York may have a couple of emerging threats in its passing game in the form of young wide receivers Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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