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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
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
Timor-Leste’s oil and gas wells are already running dry, with oil production at the Bayu-Undan field in the Timor Sea—the country’s only producing field—ceasing production in June 2025.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
But what was accomplished from the meeting remains unclear as Russia increased its aerial bombardment on Ukraine rather than ceasing military operations following the talks.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
And calling for a ceasefire means ceasing fire.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The announcement also follows low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines decision to fold, ceasing operations and canceling all remaining flights.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
The exchange is seen as a possible breakthrough in ceasing hostilities and bringing the war to an end.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
The Trawsfynydd power station was equipped with a 392 MWe Magnox reactor and began generating electricity in 1965 before ceasing operations in 1991.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Timor-Leste’s oil and gas wells are already running dry, with oil production at the Bayu-Undan field in the Timor Sea—the country’s only producing field—ceasing production in June 2025.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
But what was accomplished from the meeting remains unclear as Russia increased its aerial bombardment on Ukraine rather than ceasing military operations following the talks.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
And calling for a ceasefire means ceasing fire.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The announcement also follows low-cost Icelandic carrier Play Airlines decision to fold, ceasing operations and canceling all remaining flights.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
The exchange is seen as a possible breakthrough in ceasing hostilities and bringing the war to an end.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
The Trawsfynydd power station was equipped with a 392 MWe Magnox reactor and began generating electricity in 1965 before ceasing operations in 1991.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 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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Framing his win as a reclamation of sovereignty, Muizzu expelled Indian troops and canceled defense agreements with New Delhi, abruptly ending decades of security cooperation between the two countries.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Markets gain on hopes of US shutdown ending US lawmakers on Monday inched closer to reopening the government, as the White House backed a deal that advanced in the Senate.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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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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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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Williams continued to play off-schedule in the passing game Sunday.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with returning quarterback Bryce Young underwhelming in the passing game, the Panthers were still able to match last year’s win total in just nine games, moving to 5-4 on the season with a second consecutive victory on the road.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Nguyen allegedly charged toward a Homeland Security Investigations officer during a street fight, scraping the officer’s knees, though prosecutors dropped the federal case before indictment after concluding the evidence was too weak to proceed.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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The team finished 10-22 overall last season, concluding the season with six consecutive losses.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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