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
For others, particularly those that retain a good chunk of gas, there's a tantalizing possibility of rejuvenation — a second act, where star formation could kick off again, albeit temporarily, leading to a temporary cessation rather than a terminal one.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
That means verifiable cessation of possession and operability of the Russian S-400 system, with formal certifications from the secretaries of Defense and State confirming there is no risk of compromise to sensitive F-35 technology.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun offered direct negotiations with Israel — the first in decades — in exchange for a cessation of hostilities, an offer that was initially rebuffed.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Beijing calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, Xi was cited as saying by Xinhua, while supporting all efforts conducive to restoring peace and remaining committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
That means verifiable cessation of possession and operability of the Russian S-400 system, with formal certifications from the secretaries of Defense and State confirming there is no risk of compromise to sensitive F-35 technology.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun offered direct negotiations with Israel — the first in decades — in exchange for a cessation of hostilities, an offer that was initially rebuffed.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Beijing calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, Xi was cited as saying by Xinhua, while supporting all efforts conducive to restoring peace and remaining committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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At the climax, the music, seemingly stuck in a digital rut, comes to a halt as a static image of Charli is busted through by a bunch of young men seemingly bringing a mosh pit out into the open.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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So far, Aoun has refused to engage in face-to-face discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding a complete halt to Israeli fire on the country.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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That’s a tragic ending that nobody who cares for animals wants to see.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The ending with Raiden and the others is all fans get in terms of a tease for a sequel.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Officials have said the descriptions reflect observations made at the time and do not include conclusions about the nature of the phenomena.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Toward the end of 2023, Dukes was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase from west suburban Oak Brook to Chicago.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins managed to keep it tight through the end of the first, with the Sabres taking that 1-0 lead into the first intermission.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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At one point during Monday’s hearing, the judge said she was made aware that closure signs had been put up at the site, which led to Griess’ asking someone to check.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Several airlines are offering limited-time fares to help accommodate passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted by Spirit’s closure.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Long Beach played a semifinal close to home, but the Rainbow Warriors were determined not to stumble after falling to UCLA in a national semifinal last season.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Shares in Frontier are up about 12% for the year through Friday’s close, while the Bloomberg World Airlines index is down nearly 8%.—
Siddharth Philip,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Paramount agreed to pay the termination fee as part of its agreement to buy the entirety of WBD, but the cost lives on WBD's books until the close of that deal.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The termination notice comes nearly a year after Affinity Gaming ended 24/7 operations at Buffalo Bill’s Resort on July 6.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 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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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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