DESISTING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

desisting 1 of 2

adjective

as in ceasing

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desisting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of desist

as in discontinuing

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Adjective

What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025

Definition of dying

Verb

The bill is a response to the federal government’s discontinuing production of pennies.

— Jack Harvel August 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
The magazine claims that the company considered moving production of the four-door away from its primary factory in Stuttgart, Germany, as well as discontinuing it even sooner, before settling on gradually phasing out the model by 2030.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of discontinuing

Adjective

Even if Goedert is healthy, a complementary tight end who can help in the passing game would be a sensible upgrade.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of passing

Adjective

The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.

— Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

Verb

Either the Chiefs or Broncos have won the division for the past 16 seasons, with Denver halting Kansas City’s nine-year streak of division championships last year.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
The space agency resumed observations with the telescope late last month after halting them early this year to conserve power.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of halting

Verb

But the company confirmed earlier this week that the property owner is terminating the lease before its expiration.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Versatile full-back Joao Cancelo, meanwhile, has joined permanently after mutually terminating his contract at Al Hilal — following his second loan spell at Barca last season.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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