cessations

noun

plural of cessation
as in endings
the stopping of a process or activity the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief

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Recent Examples of cessations Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others. — Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessations
  1. endings
  2. halts
  3. closures
  4. conclusions
  5. ends
  6. shutdowns
  7. closes
Noun
  • For those who haven’t seen the only good movie based on a board game (sorry, Battleship), Clue has multiple endings in order to simulate the repeatability of the game.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • It’s been a summer of endings and beginnings for Tom Colicchio.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of endings
Noun
  • The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Since prolonged production halts can cause permanent damage to oil wells, shutting them down is typically a last resort.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Definition of halts
Noun
  • This year’s Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer with closures, travel snarls and record gas prices in California.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Waves of 6 to 10 feet, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding prompt rescues and beach lot closures through midweek.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of closures
Noun
  • Does this first narrative feature from accomplished documentarian Lance Oppenheim draw new conclusions?
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The majority presented its ruling, which rejected the conclusions of two lower courts, as interim and limited.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • Higgins wore her hair in a voluminous, shoulder-skimming lob with the ends dramatically flipped outward, creating that unmistakable kicky silhouette associated with so many late-'60s and early-'70s looks.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Trim excess dough and pinch ends of pastry around sausage to enclose.
    — Kwame Onwuachi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ends
Noun
  • We are used to the street closures, the factory shutdowns, the restrictions on driving and internet access during Communist Party conferences, international summits, Tiananmen Square military parades, and the visits of foreign dignitaries.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • They were determined not to bump up against that deadline during the campaign season following this past year’s historic shutdowns.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shutdowns
Noun
  • However, the action may not end at 11pm — deal sheets allow clubs to conclude signings two hours after the transfer window closes, provided the correct paperwork is submitted before the deadline.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The drive-in closes for the season after Labor Day and usually reopens on Memorial Day.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of closes

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“Cessations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessations. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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