CESSATION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

cessation

noun

se-ˈsā-shən

Definition of cessation

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 Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 That ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire by the paramilitary group Hezbollah and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector, an area in southern Lebanon. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 June 2026 The statement also included comments on tolls being charged in the Strait of Hormuz, a plan Iran has not ruled out following the cessation of the current 60-day pause. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cessation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation

Noun

California’s next governor will determine whether to keep or toss Gavin Newsom’s halt on executions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The halt in strikes began at midnight on Friday into Saturday and will last for the duration of the weekend of diplomacy.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

That didn’t stop more controversy from falling on the conference’s doorstep Saturday night, when one more play produced a conclusion that will likely be talked about for decades.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
That’s the conclusion the two seem to have come to, especially after the fireman Rosie has her current hopes pinned on asks her out to a fancy dinner date, only to stand her up.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Below that on a weekly close and the buyers who showed up for that earnings move have left the building.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Weekend meteorologist Molly Bernard, WISN-TV (Channel 12) Molly Bernard announced at the beginning of July that her time with WISN was coming to a close.

— Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of close

Noun

Poverty has risen in Nigeria since 2023 following the five-fold increase in fuel prices that Tinubu’s termination of a fuel subsidy scheme triggered.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The ruling follows a Friday morning hearing, which came on the final day of a week-long reprieve from the Pentagon that temporarily stayed the trio’s terminations.

— Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

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.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
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