CESSATION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

cessation

noun

se-ˈsā-shən

Definition of cessation

as in halt

the stopping of a process or activity the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief

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Recent Examples of cessation That ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire by the paramilitary group Hezbollah and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector, an area in southern Lebanon. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 June 2026 The statement also included comments on tolls being charged in the Strait of Hormuz, a plan Iran has not ruled out following the cessation of the current 60-day pause. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Advertisement The agreement remains fragile, however, with fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatening to undermine one of its key provisions—a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 24 June 2026 Tobacco control strategies – smoking cessation programs, health warnings, increased taxes on tobacco products, bans on tobacco purchases by minors and smoking in public place – have been especially successful in reducing deaths from lung cancer. — Arthur Cosby, Fortune, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cessation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation

Noun

Instead, the Israeli leader’s silence was accompanied by a sharp increase in airstrikes over the weekend which killed 28 people in the enclave – the deadliest toll in weeks – even though the agreement specifically called for a halt to attacks.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The halt happened at the request of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Iran.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

Some estimates were too imprecise to support a firm conclusion, and previous longitudinal studies have reported links between loneliness, isolation and physical illness.

— The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will close April 1, and not be returned to its regular users until the fall of 2028, after the conclusion of the Olympic Games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, would not offer a date for the formal end of the operation.

— Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
In Helaena’s room, Rhaenyra finds a tapestry Helaena had just finished sewing that predicts a dark and fiery end for Rhaenyra in the future.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

The possible closure has some residents questioning whether another option could have been explored before the property was redeveloped.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Wong said the permanent closure was a result of rising food costs, inflation, labor shortages and the economy in general.

— Daily News, Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of closure

Noun

Success is measured in hours returned to employees, faster financial closes, improved accuracy and stronger operational performance.

— Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Argus raised its investment opinion on SpaceX to buy from hold Friday and repeated its 12-month price target of $160, implying 39% upside from Thursday’s close.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of close

Noun

As The Athletic reported on Monday, Skinner left Manchester United after a mutual termination of his contract.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The merger itself has an expiration date of June 4 of next year, and Paramount agreed to a $7 billion termination fee if the transaction did not close due to regulatory issues.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026