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
The cessation in fighting didn’t last very long, with Cambodia accusing Thailand of deploying airstrikes on parts of the border hours later.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Dec. 2025
The suit alleged that the group lost over $10 million as a result of the tour’s cancellation and cessation of all band activities.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Smith said the hearing was a global call to action and that there must be an immediate cessation of hostilities between the warring factions.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The Bravo star ended the caption by imploring people to stop vaping, adding that his cessation led to better skin.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Dec. 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Dec. 2025
The suit alleged that the group lost over $10 million as a result of the tour’s cancellation and cessation of all band activities.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
Smith said the hearing was a global call to action and that there must be an immediate cessation of hostilities between the warring factions.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The Bravo star ended the caption by imploring people to stop vaping, adding that his cessation led to better skin.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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Advocates are also calling on Congress to intervene to put a halt to ICE arrests.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The ceasefire began with a halt in fighting and the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for thousands of Palestinians held by Israel.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, Jerry, coach Brian Schottenheimer and team vice president Stephen Jones addressed the media in their end-of-the-season press conference where the Good, Bad, the Ugly covered every topic save for the moon landing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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LeBron James didn't play due to arthritis and sciatica as Los Angeles' three-game winning streak came to an end.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Arizona Suede Sandal The Arizona is one of Birkenstock’s most recognizable designs for its famous cork footbed and double buckle closure—now reimagined with sheepskin-lining for cold-weather travel or a cozy staycation.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The closure of Durham will take the districts middle schools from three to two.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The final window for the men’s World Cup ticketing draw nears its close this week, and FIFA’s pricing for the competition has been largely criticized by soccer fans, particularly in Europe.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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That implies upside of 26% from Friday’s close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Several organizations have closed operations within Venezuela as a result of the US grant terminations in early 2025.—
Ciaran Donnelly,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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The developer of Empire Wind says their project faces likely termination if the federal work stoppage continues past next week.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 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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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 13 Jan. 2026.
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