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
All told, the $1.2 million funding cut to the Center for Hope could mean potential job loss, the cessation of support groups for people impacted by gun violence, the elimination of the Center for Hope’s Online Digital Violence Interruption Strategy and a hit to Baltimore’s Safe Streets program.
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Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
Diminished tolerance, paired with an ever more potent drug supply, can make buprenorphine cessation deadly if a person starts using drugs again.
—Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
Franciscan to host weekly smoking cessation program Franciscan Health is hosting a free, weekly smoking cessation walk and talk support group, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
And only a real cessation of strikes on civilian infrastructure by Russia, as proof of its willingness to end this war, can bring peace closer.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
Diminished tolerance, paired with an ever more potent drug supply, can make buprenorphine cessation deadly if a person starts using drugs again.
—Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
Franciscan to host weekly smoking cessation program Franciscan Health is hosting a free, weekly smoking cessation walk and talk support group, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
And only a real cessation of strikes on civilian infrastructure by Russia, as proof of its willingness to end this war, can bring peace closer.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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However, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought Broadway to a halt, Koguchi found herself in a foreign country, unable to perform.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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People magazine similarly reported the relationship has come to a halt.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The Cheers finale carves out happy endings for several of its cast members.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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My ending was harmonizing the situation of the movie, that the family is coming together at the end, and Laura is part of the family and wants to go back to the family.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Following the conclusion of her testimony on Friday, both Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, released statements on the trial via her attorney Douglas Wigdor.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2025
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There will also be updates about the conclusion of session of the Arkansas Legislature at the State Capitol.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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In the end, all but one Republican voted the bill out of committee—Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, who skipped the vote—ending the committee’s debate that began more than 22 hours ago.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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In the end, Circuit Judge Amy Maher sentenced Howard to 30 years in prison.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Pennsylvania leads the latest round of closures, with 44 pharmacies slated to shut down.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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For one, many of the buildings on the market today were shuttered by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who in 2013 approved the closure of 50 public schools, a decision that rankles many to this day.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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With that in mind, give me Denver to keep Game 5 close.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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As of Monday’s market close, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index is down 3.39% since Trump’s inauguration.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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However, most accounting contracts include termination clauses that allow businesses to switch if their needs are not being met.—
Loran Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Charles resigned on Wednesday, just prior to when his termination hearing was set to begin, district officials said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
15 May 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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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 24 May. 2025.
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