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 initial agreement included provisions on sanctions relief; the release of frozen assets; and a cessation of military operations, including in Lebanon. — Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 But that was wartime—and the cessation of hostilities generated new complexities. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 There were also successful campaigns in Colorado and other states to increase the price of tobacco, a policy move proven to reduce smoking in adults and youth and fund prevention and cessation efforts. — Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026 Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cessation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation

Noun

Things came to a sudden halt on July 7, when Murphy died at the age of 32 in what authorities have ruled an apparent drowning.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
In the years since the COVID-19 lockdown brought the subway system to a halt — and clipped many a commute by moving work out of the office — 2019 subway ridership has been treated as a benchmark of the city’s revival.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

This script justifies that lame happy ending with a clever idea about the radiation sickness that results from suffering a blast of the creature’s atomic breath.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Club Kid takes some surprising turns on the way to its delicately shaded ending.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

That requires testing whether signals have predictive value, examining them together and avoiding automatic conclusions about individual behaviors.

— Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Laster also suggested that the company’s financial advisors had data disputing our conclusions.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

There was D’Agostino’s Villa Nova, a beloved white-tablecloth Italian place that was near the end of its life cycle when Joseph showed up.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Defensive end Austin Booker swatted a pass by Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, and Lynch came down with the football for his first career pick.

— Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

Extended lockdowns and school closures ignite massive backlash—echoing Tea-Party fervor of the Obama years but with distinct and nastier energy.

— Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Candidates backed by the CTU campaigned against school closures and a push for full state funding, which currently hovers at 70% under Illinois’ funding formula.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of closure

Noun

In August attorneys for the state argued in front of the appeals panel that Morales Howard demanded more than the Constitution requires and pushed back against her understanding of what information a termination notice is required to include.

— Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
The school said his termination stemmed from performance concerns, including issues leadership had raised with him before his report, but declined to provide specifics, citing personnel confidentiality and pending litigation.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 7 Nov. 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