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
Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 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
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
Verb
Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.
—Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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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Fans can also pick up souvenir maps when stopping at the attraction this summer.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Things to do along the Little Parkway Southern Living recommends stopping at several of the High Country’s most popular attractions, including Grandfather Mountain, where visitors can cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge, explore the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and access nearby trails.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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An elderly Syrian man also was set to be deported to the Central African Republic but received an emergency temporary order halting his deportation, his lawyer Margaret Stock said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Imagine latency issues halting activity on a trading floor.—
Scott Fulton,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The scientists only got a passing glimpse of the goblin shark before the lights and loud noise from the ROV's motor scared it away, Auscavitch told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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If the passing game continues to sputter during training camp the Dolphins must consider adding more proven veteran receivers.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In 2003, Roy Horn was attacked by a white Bengal tiger during a Siegfried & Roy show, leaving him partially paralyzed and ending the long-running act.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Nearly 8 in 10 grieving workers consider quitting their jobs after a major loss, according to workplace bereavement firm Empathy.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Lee was thinking of quitting baseball when he was released before getting scooped by the Braves as a minor-league free agent in 2021.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The most popular contract by volume was the 16-strike put expiring Wednesday that traded 46,000 contracts.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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At the moment, Barça is currently trying to renew the Valencian too, with his current terms expiring a year earlier that Barcola’s on June 30, 2027.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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