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
Yet despite that, research into what happens during this natural cessation of menstruation and why is limited.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
Protesters have taken to the streets to demand the cessation of ICE’s operations in the state, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) has strongly urged DHS to pull its agents out of the city.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2026
University of Oxford researchers assessed a range of clinical trials as well as Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Web of Science databases, with a focus on what happened after cessation of treatment regarding adults who were overweight or obese.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
Protesters have taken to the streets to demand the cessation of ICE’s operations in the state, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) has strongly urged DHS to pull its agents out of the city.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2026
University of Oxford researchers assessed a range of clinical trials as well as Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Web of Science databases, with a focus on what happened after cessation of treatment regarding adults who were overweight or obese.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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The LeMans pulls to a halt right where the camera can look through the open passenger window.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Concerns over oil prices have remained elevated this week, as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz ground to a halt due to the threat of Iranian attacks on vessels.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The family’s ice cream venture started in 2019 as a sweet ending to their educational farm tours, part of their efforts to advocate for Florida dairy.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a signal of how much pressure there was to do right by the beloved fictional couple, four endings were written and filmed.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, that conclusion has been questioned by some critics.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Though the assessor’s office relies heavily on data and modeling, its conclusions, outside appeals and internal policies can drastically change values and make the office’s political tightrope shaky.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The foundational Epoch 1 fleet was designed by Boeing’s Millennium Space Systems, with the first wave of satellites slated to reach orbit by the end of 2026.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cameras later showed Araúz standing at the end of the dugout rail on his own.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The law requires NGOs and media outlets receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents, and become subject to audits or even closures.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Countries such as Japan and South Korea are heavily dependent on energy imports, and have been hammered by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tuesday’s 83-79 overtime loss to Washington in the Big Ten tournament, the Trojans’ eighth straight defeat, brought to a close what USC coach Eric Musselman called the toughest stretch of his coaching career.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The still-to-close merger, announced on social media Tuesday, will maintain separate brands while sharing brewing facilities and other resources, helping both companies navigate a challenging craft beer industry and explore new opportunities for growth.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Finally, in January of 2026, the termination, resignation, or retirement (including early retirement) for a large number of NASA employees was made final, reducing the number of NASA employees from over 17,000 at the start of 2025 to its current number of less than 13,000 at present.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Kirk’s departure from the Sheriff’s Department last month came as the Civilian Oversight Commission sought to create a policy to ensure termination of Sheriff’s Department employees who have been decertified.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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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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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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