DESISTED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

desisted

verb

past tense of desist

as in ceased

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The long nightmare might be over for South African producers, whose industry has been crippled for more than two years by the paralysis of a rebate program that for all intents and purposes had ceased to function.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The announcement came after the television pool of five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of ceased

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Investigators concluded those underlying allegations were not substantiated.

— Derek James, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
The rap superstar followed up its release with her first headlining arena run, dubbed the Little Miss Drama Tour, which began in February and concluded in April last year.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of concluded

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Kreiss-Tomkins, who was previously a state legislator, finished the state’s open primary race in August in the top spot, with another Democratic candidate, Tom Begich, in second place.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
The Angels went 62-100 — the first 100-loss season in franchise history — and finished last in the AL West in their only season under Suzuki, who ended his 16-year major league playing career as a catcher for the Angels in 2021-22.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of finished

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The Canada partners’ counterclaim was discontinued earlier this year.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Released in 2016 but since discontinued, this modern riff on the iconic 1970s Royal Oak showcases a large 41 mm yellow-gold case and a silver-white grande tapisserie dial.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

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According to the report, half of the employees that carried out workplace violence had disciplinary records, such as a man who shot and killed four co-workers in an HR meeting after being given notice that he was being terminated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Estes also said in the news release that Cooper was terminated from the city of Rhome, where he was employed full-time in the fire department.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of terminated

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Nonetheless, the past year has, at the least, halted the gangs’ advance in the capital, according to one assessment.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
To cover the cost increases out of pocket, trucking firms have drawn down savings, redirected spending away from maintenance, or halted purchases of fuel-efficient trucks.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of halted

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After a weak showing in Iowa, Ramaswamy ended his campaign and quickly folded into the broader MAGA-verse.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
During the hearing, which ended without a decision, Reyes chastised the government attorneys, who had previously told the court that renovating the links was still in its conceptual stage.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

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