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
The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
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
On Thursday, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and other local officials said Border Patrol was ceasing its operation in Charlotte but Immigration and Customs Enforcement will continue working in the city.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025
In addition to ceasing event coverage, WisconsinEye's video archive of state government proceedings, news conferences, candidate interviews and programming will go offline and downloads will not be processed.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
However, the Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to produce pennies, according to The Associated Press.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Nov. 2025
In the email announcing the cancellation, families were told the school was ceasing operations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Even now, the see-through footwear phenomenon shows no signs of ceasing.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
That’s because Keats, who died at just 25, was obsessed with the finality of things, with an unavoidable fear of life ceasing to be.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
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
On Thursday, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and other local officials said Border Patrol was ceasing its operation in Charlotte but Immigration and Customs Enforcement will continue working in the city.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025
In addition to ceasing event coverage, WisconsinEye's video archive of state government proceedings, news conferences, candidate interviews and programming will go offline and downloads will not be processed.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 20 Nov. 2025
However, the Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to produce pennies, according to The Associated Press.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Nov. 2025
In the email announcing the cancellation, families were told the school was ceasing operations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Even now, the see-through footwear phenomenon shows no signs of ceasing.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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Federal judge Julia Kobick in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Administration from enforcing the policy against Orr and six other individual plaintiffs in April.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, a passenger aircraft that can complete make the journey without stopping is in the final stages of construction, Qantas announced on Friday, releasing first images of the plane as it is assembled.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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An early-morning group stop ordered by the FAA due to staffing levels, halting all flights, gave way a short time later to a delay spurred by clouds and fog.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cold causes bacteria to go dormant, temporarily halting their growth.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Chargers have been without top tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater because of season-ending ankle and knee injuries, respectively, and tried to make do as best as possible.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The team labored in home losses to Houston and the Los Angeles Chargers, with Mahomes ultimately suffering a season-ending ACL injury in the fourth quarter of that setback against the Chargers.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte Moore has made her first statement hire since quitting the BBC to join The Crown producer Left Bank.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ariana Grande is opening up about nearly quitting music.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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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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Republicans have also proposed reopening the government through at least January, advancing three full-year spending bills covering veterans’ programs, agriculture and the legislative branch, and guarantee a future vote on the expiring health subsidies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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What happens to water supplies depends on negotiations among the seven Colorado River states and 30 tribes, who are trying to finish a new drought-management plan to replace an expiring plan.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The report also said that General Motors executives have discussed discontinuing some electric trucks, too, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The states’ lawsuit warned that discontinuing the grant funding would irreparably harm students, leaving many rural and low-income schools without mental health providers or services critical to students’ safety and well-being.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Bryce Young now owns the single-game franchise record for most passing yards.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But where the Rams have really put opposing defenses in a bind has been using 13-personnel to open up the passing game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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