desists

present tense third-person singular of desist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desists
Verb
  • In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The motor disengages or ceases to function when the brakes are applied or the throttle is released.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Notably, the facilities at the summit are closed from late October through the beginning of May; during this time of year, the train terminates at Waumbek Station, which sits at 4,000 feet.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
  • There is a single two-lane road into and out of Black Rock City, which terminates at the Burning Man gate.
    Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Redditors report that finishes often flake off, scratch easily, or discolor with regular cleaning.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Even in JSerra finishes 3-7, its power rating on HSratings could be high enough to claim an at-large spot in Division 2.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Week 8 of the NFL season concludes with the Washington Commanders visiting the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Dudik concludes that incorporating graphene as an ion-to-electron transducer enables electrodes to deliver exceptional sensitivity, reproducibility, and overall robustness.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The first death happens when the heart stops beating and the brain stops working.
    Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The film has played HorrorHound, Cinema Scares and Bloody Mirror, with more festival stops on deck.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The sessions will take place as the IDFA Forum discontinues the conventional post-pitch feedback format.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Nissan discontinues Ariya electric SUV after 3 years.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This designation halts outpatient and elective procedures and ensures more beds are open for emergencies.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Park websites and social media accounts also go dark, fire management plans are paused, and wildlife tracking halts midseason.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Incumbent Eric Adams will serve the remainder of his term in office, which ends on December 31, 2025.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Waitsfield After passing through Hancock, Route 100 technically ends, but keep going for a few more miles on the Mad River Byway, which is also a part of the scenic byway.
    Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Desists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desists. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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