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
Offering smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, stress management workshops and fitness incentives can reduce claims related to preventable conditions.
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Jessica Stroud, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The bill has been framed as an effort to crack down on youth vaping – but multiple smoking cessation groups have opposed it.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Numan has since credited his decision to publicly announce his cessation of live performances with the destruction of his career.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian support for continuing the war against Russia has sunk to a record low, with a majority now favoring an immediate cessation of hostilities, according to a new Gallup poll.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jessica Stroud, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The bill has been framed as an effort to crack down on youth vaping – but multiple smoking cessation groups have opposed it.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Numan has since credited his decision to publicly announce his cessation of live performances with the destruction of his career.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian support for continuing the war against Russia has sunk to a record low, with a majority now favoring an immediate cessation of hostilities, according to a new Gallup poll.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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One loose bolt or misplaced screw is enough to grind the entire contraption to a halt.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Brit was looking to cement his status after a blistering 60-second knockout of Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, but his night came to a sudden halt before the opening round could conclude.—
Antonio Losada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Here's the ending of A House of Dynamite, explained.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although that conclusion remains a subject of debate, the die-off of elkhorn and staghorn corals in Florida could bolster the argument.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The conclusion, according to the researchers?—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At war’s end, the narrative that develops valorizes physical courage, glorifies battlefield heroics, and vilifies hubris.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The end of a building erected in the 1940s?—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the document, Steffen, who has long pushed for the closure of Green Bay correctional, asked the Building Commission members to support Evers' plan and start the planning process.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But, locally, even a temporary closure of CalFresh will push a flood of hungry people toward free food providers, a countywide network of roughly 600 food pantries and food banks.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its $285 price target implies about 25% upside from Friday's close.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Maar, an artist and photographer herself, had been Picasso's partner and muse for about seven years, and the relationship was coming to a painful close.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Michelle exists on a level that is invulnerable to reproach, termination, or cancellation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Soon after, Kaplan received a brief termination letter that offered no chance to appeal.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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