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 Under the Board of Peace document, the parties have two weeks to finalize a schedule for an agreement that would achieve Hamas disarmament and cessation of Israeli attacks. — Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Except that a cessation of a line politely delivered arguably speaks to risks in transportation that await. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for cessation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation

Noun

The motions precede understanding as the lines perpetually reverse, halt, and cascade toward discovery—more scar, than solution.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Ultimately, Cramer said his conversations at Dreamforce left him confident the industry has time to address AI’s risks without bringing development to a halt.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

So, while the model maintains a steady flow of minidresses (spanning her modish orange number from Oddli to a piece of beige Valentino vintage), summer is, in fact, ending.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
In non-linear lyric forms, the following collections braid love’s ruthless endings with its tenderest beginnings.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

The banquet room of an Elgin restaurant resonated with those words at the conclusion of a rousing tune featuring four-part barbershop harmony.

— Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Two people can examine the same evidence and reach different conclusions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Trump’s Defense Production Act authority is slated to lapse at the end of the month.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
While the era’s bust eventually brought most of those ventures to an end, Brown said the experience taught him not to let the fear of failure—or looking foolish—get in the way.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

On Friday, another militia group aligned with Iran – this one based in Iraq – launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West oil pipeline to the coast, forcing its closure.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
Trump’s comments came amid Houthi attacks on Riyadh that hit the airport, prompting the US to alert citizens in the region to prepare for possible airspace closures.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of closure

Noun

The stock gapped hard on that print, opening above $271 from a $235 close the prior day, and briefly tagged $284 a few sessions later.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
That’s a wrap on 11 days of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, as the annual event came to a starry close with this morning’s awards ceremony.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of close

Noun

Protecting congregants Since the termination of TPS, the Department of Homeland Security has increased its deportation flights to Haiti from once a month to once a week.

— Lauren Costantino September 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
All three are currently on suspension without pay while termination procedures are underway, the sheriff’s office said in a Thursday news release.

— Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 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