as in halt
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
the jury sent a note to the judge that it was hopelessly stuck in a deadlock
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Recent Examples of deadlock
Cook’s nomination from Joe Biden in 2022, left the Spelman alum in a 50-50 deadlock that was ultimately deciding by a winning vote from Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
The controversial plan never materialized, illustrating the deadlock between public safety concerns and animal welfare advocacy.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
Simpson scored the tying run in the third, then created the 6-6 deadlock with a two-run single in the fourth.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 15 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
The controversial plan never materialized, illustrating the deadlock between public safety concerns and animal welfare advocacy.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
Simpson scored the tying run in the third, then created the 6-6 deadlock with a two-run single in the fourth.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deadlock
Noun
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The complaint also seeks the halt of all work on the project, pending the investigation the petition seeks.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instantly, traffic came to a halt on the busy corridor in Everett.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maybe Tom noticed the group was still at an impasse with three minutes to go.—
Tessa West,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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The impasse got the attention of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who expressed impatience with it even though his agency does not have jurisdiction in carriage disputes.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During the three-month stalemate between the insurer and the health system in Missouri, patients with Anthem plans lost in-network coverage with the region’s largest — and, for some specialties, only — medical provider.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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As Democrats remain dissatisfied with Justice Department's records compliance with a House Oversight Committee subpoena, the Rules panel is likely to resume its pressure campaign that could invariably renew the stalemate.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Deadlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadlock. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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