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 Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Under the Board of Peace document, the parties have two weeks to finalize a schedule for an agreement that would achieve Hamas disarmament and cessation of Israeli attacks. — Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Except that a cessation of a line politely delivered arguably speaks to risks in transportation that await. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cessation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation

Noun

And yet that life seems to have come to a halt for Elif, a respected poet who’s been stuck in a rut for a long time.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a halt on all environmental permits for data centers.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

The former great Herald publisher Dave Lawrence called me about my career and its ending.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Lunch hour has its beginning and its ending, and somehow the whole teeming chaos of midcentury Midtown must be crammed within it, before the hour slams shut.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
When the system is uncertain, the case can be escalated rather than forcing a binary conclusion.

— Arpan Saxena, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Throughout the performance, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt and Sombr made cameos before the two-song spectacular came to an end.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Circ has said construction of the French facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, with the company targeting the use of its recycled polyester in Primark products from 2029.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

Heavy rain fell across the southern part of the Big Island on Saturday afternoon, prompting partial closures of one of the main highways linking Kailua-Kona in the west to Hilo in the east.

— Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Proper detour signs back at Polar Rock Road and Lang Drive on either side of the closure would have allowed drivers a safer and more efficient workaround.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of closure

Noun

The Education Department subsequently reported in November 2025 that there were 446 staff members at the OCR, including 384 who had initially received termination notices.

— David Edward DeMatthews, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Napear filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the parent company of the radio station that fired him, but the case was dismissed 17 months ago.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 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