as in ending
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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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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
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
In the wake of Spirit Airlines suddenly ceasing operations on May 2, another airline is offering new direct flights – with three new routes coming to Pittsburgh International Airport.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The album consists of 10 tracks where the challenge has been to evolve without ceasing to be myself.
—Sarah Moreno
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
His 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, 2 May 2026
With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In practice, that involved ceasing to provide links or recommendations to official Potter events and products and committing themselves to directly countering the misinformation Rowling was spreading to her vast online audience.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without ever ceasing to be an artist.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Key indicators include clients engaging more with competitors, ceasing to credit your work in their successes, and offering delayed or forced responses to communications.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
In the wake of Spirit Airlines suddenly ceasing operations on May 2, another airline is offering new direct flights – with three new routes coming to Pittsburgh International Airport.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The album consists of 10 tracks where the challenge has been to evolve without ceasing to be myself.
—Sarah Moreno
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
His 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, 2 May 2026
With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In practice, that involved ceasing to provide links or recommendations to official Potter events and products and committing themselves to directly countering the misinformation Rowling was spreading to her vast online audience.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without ever ceasing to be an artist.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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Most of the night went on without a hitch, with several show-stopping moments bringing the audience to their feet, but like every live event, there were a few flubs and a couple eyebrow-raising choices.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The four-time Grand Slam champion also recently wore a show-stopping outfit at the Met Gala in New York.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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And Miller has been struggling with a black issues this year, halting his development.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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She’s done the same by halting automatic contributions to her retirement, canceling doctor’s appointments and cutting grocery items.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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The state commission also suggested ending the program of allowing the sale of private mooring permits, and instead, the city develop a transition plan that is fair to current permit holders.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Another is ending ongoing wars, such as in Ukraine, Iran, and Palestine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The degree can be completed without moving, quitting or betting the family finances on a brand name.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Two people quitting with only 11 days left.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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After 15 years, Microsoft will start expiring Secure Boot certificates on most PCs in June.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Manager David Moyes and the rest of the Everton hierarchy will also have to juggle expiring contracts, the exit of club captain Seamus Coleman and potentially find ways to fend off interest in star names.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, last year, California decided to reverse decades of obesity treatment coverage by discontinuing Medi-Cal coverage of GLP-1s when used solely for weight management.—
Latisa S Carson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Charlotte previously operated a red-light camera program before discontinuing it in 2006.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Regardless of whether the topic is something small — a story from work, a passing thought, a joke — or something dire to the health of your relationship, the same principle should always apply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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