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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in to cease
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the private eye abruptly halted his surveillance of the building upon being spotted by his subject
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as in to end
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in to limp
to walk while favoring one leg
even with her twisted ankle, she managed to halt along and complete her Walk for Peace
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
she was often confused, halting between the responsibilities of her job and the demands of her home life
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as in standstill
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
negotiations are at a halt, with neither management nor the union budging on the issue of salary limits
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
gardening came to a halt during the week of solid rain
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Recent Examples of halt
Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
National Parks are a mixed bag Across the country, the National Park Service (NPS) have brought their operations to a halt.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration said flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted Sunday morning due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Health and environmental concerns, especially in regions such as the Pacific and Kazakhstan, were key drivers of the halt.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
National Parks are a mixed bag Across the country, the National Park Service (NPS) have brought their operations to a halt.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halt
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What Happens Next Congress remains at a standstill over funding, meaning wages for federal workers remain on hold, as do vital services.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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When the Covid pandemic hit in early 2020, Navan went from growth mode to a complete standstill.—
Michal Lev-Ram, CNBC Contributor,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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The push underscores a rift within the Senate GOP conference about how best to navigate the shutdown and the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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This development, while carrying with it new risks for Sudan's future, may also bear opportunities for an eventual settlement, or at least a temporary cessation of hostilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Toronto had the bases loaded in the bottom of the second inning, but Ohtani and the Dodgers were able to get out of the jam.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The berries, which birds also love, can be eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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That could mean a major ending, breakthrough or breakdown.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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In the bad ending, Fettel takes her child and eats her to absorb her power.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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That’s because a congressional deadlock tied to the extension of enhanced subsidies for insurance premiums has continued with no end in sight.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The suspension of food aid and flight delays from furloughed workers are among the reasons lawmakers say bipartisan talks are picking up steam to resolve the spending deadlock.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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At war’s end, the narrative that develops valorizes physical courage, glorifies battlefield heroics, and vilifies hubris.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The end of a building erected in the 1940s?—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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As of this July, 58% of students who wrapped up college in the past year were still trying to find stable work, compared to 25% of millennials and Gen Xers who faced the same predicament.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Despite an abundance of resources to help with that, many sellers put themselves in a predicament from the start.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Skin that's brighter, more hydrated, super-smooth and ready for its close up.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Wilson’s time in Cincinnati is all but certainly coming to a close, and his clear displeasure could lessen the price tag to acquire his services.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Halt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halt. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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