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 of fighting between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is to allow humanitarian aid to reach the three areas.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
License fees and penalties help cover program costs and other tobacco cessation efforts in those communities.
—Bethany Bruner, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
Most of that will go to cover Medicaid costs, with $5 million set aside for tobacco cessation programs.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
License fees and penalties help cover program costs and other tobacco cessation efforts in those communities.
—Bethany Bruner, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
Most of that will go to cover Medicaid costs, with $5 million set aside for tobacco cessation programs.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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While the lawyers’ work stoppage continues to grind the gears of justice to a halt, Hayden says that his office is doing their best to move forward with their own work.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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After kicking off its first season in 2011, the show was brought to a halt in 2013, until the series was successfully rebooted in 2021.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The ending to our season really speaks to that question.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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It was released from trigeminal nerve endings surrounding cranial blood vessels.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The consultants’ recent conclusions were revealing.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump officials counter that the chips represent lower-tier technology and the highest end of the US chip stack isn’t will remain blocked.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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If the roadside is your only option, pull off as far as possible, preferably past the end of a guard rail, and wait until the storm passes.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Another key ProSieben shareholder, PPF IM, had increased its stake to 18.4% from 15% ahead of the closure of a separate offer on August 13.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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The coffeehouse chain's CEO says that some locations will see permanent closures while others will be converted into traditional stores at a later date, USA TODAY reports.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although this year’s World Games are coming to a close, this isn’t the end for breaking on the world stage this year.—
Jason Pu,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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And with summer coming to a close, a long-sleeve blouse is an excellent option for transitioning into the new season.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Any changes to the program, including termination, require congressional action, and no such proposals have been introduced at the time of this writing.—
Jill Jones,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The science center in La Crosse, which lost staff in February as part of the Trump administration's sweeping terminations of federal workers earlier this year, produces critical research on the upper Mississippi River and other places across the Midwest and the world.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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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 22 Aug. 2025.
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