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 Ukrainian leader is pushing to forgo land cessation and security guarantees during peace discussions to end the more than three-year war with Russia.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 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
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Dec. 2025
The Ukrainian leader is pushing to forgo land cessation and security guarantees during peace discussions to end the more than three-year war with Russia.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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Zelensky confirmed that discussions about a temporary halt in attacks on energy infrastructure took place during trilateral meetings between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials in Abu Dhabi last week.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dramatic halt may have been inevitable given how far and how fast metal prices had surged over the last year.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The epic snowy battle scene's twist ending probably had Twi-Hards threatening to run Bill Condon out of business, but everything worked out in the end.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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The ending left an opening for more episodes.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Banfield's at-times tense testimony comes after his attorney scrutinized the county's investigation into the defendant, arguing that officials, almost since the beginning, forced a theory that the husband had catfished and killed his wife, and ignored evidence that undermined that conclusion.—
OLIVIA DIAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after the conclusion of the Uplift tour, Slovak, who had struggled with addiction, died of a heroin overdose on June 25, 1988.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet the fact remains that their league position has slipped from fifth to 12th since away supporters last watched their team winning in the league, 2-0 at Nottingham Forest at the end of November.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Inside, organizers enacted extreme heat protocols, forcing closure of the retractable roofs over the main arenas and postponement of matches on the uncovered outer courts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Before visiting, be sure to check the California State Park website for any potential closures or updates, as this is certainly not one to miss.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lemon’s up-close-and-personal videos of the protest inside the church — showing some parishioners rushing to leave and even slipping on the ice outside, and others having tense discussions with the protesters — went viral.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Robinson adds that a favorite upgrade for older kitchens and baths is to install soft-close hinges.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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Haitians living in South Florida are facing a TPS termination deadline next week.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Police Chief Stacey Graves has the power to recommend Newton’s termination, which the board can either accept or reject.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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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 3 Feb. 2026.
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