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
Wip has distanced itself from comparisons to nicotine pouches, emphasizing that its product is not intended to be used for nicotine cessation.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The abrupt cessation, the plaintiffs argue, violates the WARN Act, which requires at least 60 days written notice.
—Nbc South Florida, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Unlike nicotine lozenges, which are approved for smoking cessation, nicotine pouches are not.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The abrupt cessation, the plaintiffs argue, violates the WARN Act, which requires at least 60 days written notice.
—Nbc South Florida, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Unlike nicotine lozenges, which are approved for smoking cessation, nicotine pouches are not.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The painstaking work of clearing depots has ground to a halt, overtaken by a more volatile reality.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As a researcher tells Mary during the film’s abrupt ending, there are openings to the Backrooms appearing all over the place, and the company is dedicated to uncovering its secrets.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But not every egg freezing story has such a happy ending.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Photographs at either end offer a palpable glimpse into the building's former life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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My own book details the consequential events at a place called Fort Monroe in Virginia that led directly to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The New York City property has been around since 2003, and reopened in April 2021 following a pandemic closure, with the brand new MO Lounge in the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The president’s reaction to the release of Justo Betancourt comes as the state and federal government have signaled the possible closure of the detention center.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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That offers nearly 12% upside from Tuesday’s close.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Returns for the June 2 primary election continued to pour in after the close of polls Tuesday night.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Barbara Goodman, the assistant administrator, stated that Awana—the behavioral health company run through Glory to God (GTG)—received a 30-day Medicaid termination notice in May without explanation, despite never being audited or receiving a violation.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Pelley’s statement was his second since his termination.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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