DESISTS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

desists

verb

present tense third-person singular of desist

as in ceases

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The world outside ceases to exist as nurses, relatives, and clergy visit.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026
In that structure, every hour of human labor ceases to be a revenue stream and becomes a direct cost against the provider’s profit margin.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of ceases

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The Fed’s latest policy meeting concludes less than a week before the midterm elections, which have focused heavily on concerns about the cost of living and affordability.

— Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Diiv will meet the world in 2027 with a massive tour, which kicks off in Sydney in February and concludes with a hometown London show in June.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of concludes

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Apple typically discontinues outdated products once their replacements go on sale.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Southwest Airlines announced that more than 100 employees' jobs would be affected this summer after the airline discontinues its service at Chicago's O’Hare International Airport.

— Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of discontinues

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The council voted unanimously on the ordinance, which halts new oil and gas drilling in the city and phases out existing production over the next 20 years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The Bears go three-and-out, and the wind halts the ensuing punt, landing at the 15-yard line.

— Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of halts

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When the school day ends, the campus keeps serving families through aftercare, summer camp and school-break programs.

— Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, according to Time and Date, an online world clock.

— Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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