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
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
The White House budget chief’s reported aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Please keep praying without ceasing.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
In its final spring prediction before ceasing its 208-year publication, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a slow start to spring in Wisconsin.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Without ever ceasing to be an artist.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
The White House budget chief’s reported aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Please keep praying without ceasing.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
In its final spring prediction before ceasing its 208-year publication, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a slow start to spring in Wisconsin.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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After months of due process, in addition to appeals sought by Fort Worth ISD officials, the district was unsuccessful in stopping the state takeover from happening.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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That tells us the damage from stopping isn't fully reversible, and that has real implications for the millions of people cycling on and off these drugs.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ubel says some were holding out for lower prices this spring, only to see the price of the most common nitrogen fertilizer, urea, spike close to 30% when Iran shut down shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, halting close to half the world's fertilizer trade.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Mapletree Global Student Accommodation Private Trust, almost three years after halting regular payments to investors, finally came to an end on March 16, according to documents seen by Bloomberg News.—
Low De Wei,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Early this week, Senate Republicans and the president appeared to be edging closer to a framework to ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which is now in its second month — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app, incidentally ending a $1 billion deal with Disney in the process.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many are quitting the agency, and more gaps are emerging within the ranks.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Over 70 games without quitting?—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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Supplies are expiring or getting thrown out as staff wait for word on whether work can move forward, employees told NBC News.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Dodgers are very much caught in the middle of CBA posturing with the current agreement expiring this year.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sony Honda Mobility is discontinuing the development and launch of the Afeela 1, a roughly $100,000 electric sedan stuffed with screens, speakers and AI.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Volvo is discontinuing its EX30 electric subcompact SUV in America.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Save for the passing interest of an engaged citizen, Hyde’s life is not impacted by the shortage of licensed child care providers and the soaring prices impacting parents across Colorado and the nation.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the Raiders lack a real threat in the passing game.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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