as in endings
the stopping of a process or activity
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Noun
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An episode of religious ecstasy in a depleted, soggy, English seaside town spirals toward violence—and culminates in one of the best endings in recent horror.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025 -
Considering that Supermassive is known for their alternate choices and endings, Little Nightmares III still feels like the source material.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While factory closures have not been uncommon over the past year, BGMEA officials say the industry is facing mounting pressures.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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There are fewer restaurants because of so many closures.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jacobson tells us what conclusions emerged from the forum about how to rebuild in the face of defunding and a contracting market in general for documentaries.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those are the conclusions of two recent reports about spiraling utility bills, one looking at the past, the other foretelling the future.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many lodging sites are located along M-28 on both ends of the city.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Last year, opponents would crowd Edwards around the arc at the ends of games.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pandemic wide shutdowns further fueled a crowd that was eager for live events.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Vought and his colleagues at the center also worked closely with the House Freedom Caucus to urge other congressional Republicans to use government shutdowns as a way of forcing through major policy changes.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Digging deeper, Visa stock is trading within striking distance of its 12-month moving average, after spending at least 80% of the last 20 monthly closes above this trendline.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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On the contrary, a state with a latent nuclear program presents a ripe target for adversaries and counterproliferators seeking to prevent weaponization who may be tempted to act swiftly before the window to do so closes and the state can plausibly threaten nuclear retaliation.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cessations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessations. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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