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
Tehran had linked any agreement to a cessation of strikes inside Lebanon.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Traditional public health efforts have focused on cancer screening, tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.
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Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
Markets had risen earlier as energy prices fell amid hopes for a lasting cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
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Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cessation
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Traditional public health efforts have focused on cancer screening, tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications.
—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.
—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
Markets had risen earlier as energy prices fell amid hopes for a lasting cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
—
Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
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South Korea's Kospi closed down almost 6%, a rout that sparked a 20-minute trading halt, after a volatile week for chip giant and market heavyweight SK hynix, whose share price shed more than eight percent Friday.
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The lawsuit also asks for a halt to all new fossil fuel projects.
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But this Powerball story has a sad ending.
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The crowd of 42,056 was poised for another wacky Cubs-Brewers ending, though most of those who stuck around seemed to be road-tripping Cubs fans.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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Options include hosting no programming, closing parts of the building to allow for limited programming or scheduling a limited series of closures around the building while a full slate of programming continues.
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For family members of former detainees, the prospect of closure brings relief.
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Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday.
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The group stage has officially come to a close, which means four knockout round matches await at AT&T Stadium in the coming weeks.
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Nejat argues that his experience with Miller and his termination could have been prevented with the protection of a union.
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The national nonprofit Middle East Studies Association also called for the rescinding of her termination.
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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.
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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.
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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