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

In the early months of 2020, American freight ground nearly to a halt.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Hormuz traffic grinds to a halt The president's latest remarks came after shipping traffic through the strait slowed nearly to a halt over the weekend.

— Kevin Breuninger,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

When the commission came to the same conclusion, the condo association appealed once again to Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
That’s the conclusion of new survey of 5,693 frontline workers and managers out of Dayforce, which finds that frontline productivity suffers due to disconnected information and workflows.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has rerouted much of its oil exports through Red Sea ports such as Yanbu.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Peach, almond production levels Canning peach production in the state took a significant, yet anticipated, hit this year following the Del Monte cannery closure.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of closure

Noun

An early positive working relationship has been struck with Ross Wilson, the sporting director, and the pair usually speak multiple times every day, although their volume of conversations may decrease slightly once the transfer window closes.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Citi upgraded shares to buy from neutral and lifted its price target to $9 from $8, suggesting 41% upside from Thursday’s close.

— Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of close

Noun

Despite this, the club’s talks over the mutual termination of his contract had been going on for several weeks, as reported by The Athletic.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Research has shown that women with obesity earn about 6% less than thinner women for identical work and that people in larger bodies may also face discriminatory termination and negative stereotypes that can hinder hiring and career advancement.

— Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 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