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
Putin wanted this mini cessation of fighting as cover for his big Victory Day celebration tomorrow in Moscow, honoring the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe (nothing ruins a party like a swarm of suicide drones).
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Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Indeed, in recent weeks, the administration appears to have abandoned efforts to hash out a cessation of hostilities altogether and instead pivoted to a discussion of the terms of a final settlement.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
To improve your odds of quitting, ask your healthcare provider about smoking cessation aids, many of which are fully covered under most insurance plans, including under the Affordable Care Act.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
As of April 1st, the office has been shut down, threatening decades of progress in smoking cessation.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Indeed, in recent weeks, the administration appears to have abandoned efforts to hash out a cessation of hostilities altogether and instead pivoted to a discussion of the terms of a final settlement.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
To improve your odds of quitting, ask your healthcare provider about smoking cessation aids, many of which are fully covered under most insurance plans, including under the Affordable Care Act.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
As of April 1st, the office has been shut down, threatening decades of progress in smoking cessation.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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That was after the pandemic lockdown brought concerts — and much of the world — shuddering to a halt in 2020 and much of 2021 (and before the COVID resurgence that followed).—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Finding that the 1977 law Trump invoked to impose his sweeping tariffs does not actually give him the power to do so, the court ordered a permanent halt to the duties and barred any future modifications.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Noun
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On a more emotional level, the anticlimactic ending ushered in the conclusion of a 46-year career for coach Bob Babb.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
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The follow-up comment, which has received more than 200,000 likes, spurred debate over the new version’s ending, in which Nani (played by Sydney Elizebeth Agudong) moves to California for college and agrees to give up Lilo (Maia Kealoha) to the state, with the girl being raised by a neighbor.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Noun
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After 188 games, the 2024-25 Champions League comes to a conclusion on Saturday night in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Inter. Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, our writers James Horncastle and Michael Cox are on hand to answer your questions.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In 2018, The Karate Kid franchise made a comeback with two seasons of Cobra Kai on the now-defunct YouTube Red channel before it was acquired by Netflix, which in turn produced four more seasons that came to a conclusion earlier this year.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The teaser at the end of this week’s hour-long episode promises bonafide flagship mess: Obnoxious guests, police coming onboard, deckhand Kyle apparently hooking up with a guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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By the end, Kevin and Conrad’s relationship seems irreparable.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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There is a road closure on West 11th Street from I-670 West to West 10th Street.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Kohl’s and JCPenney are downsizing their supply chain real estate alongside various store closures that have went into effect this year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 June 2025
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Billy Joel knows life isn't about happy endings As the film tapers to a close, Joel is steering his boat – the Alexa, named for his daughter with ex-wife Christie Brinkley – with a cigar in his mouth and his eyes focused on the water of Oyster Bay.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to join talks on Iran's nuclear program and may help bring the negotiations to a close.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Review your employment contract thoroughly, including the probationary period, termination and notice provisions, confidentiality clauses, and non-compete agreements, if applicable.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Additionally, the spokesperson said other funders, like the Gates Foundation, cap indirect costs at 15% and that each case of termination is being reviewed.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 June 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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