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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
Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
The Trump administration halted the sale of advanced computer chips to China in April over national security concerns.
—Annie Palmer,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Additionally, larger neighboring galaxies can strip away this cold gas or heat it, leading to a halt in star formation.
—Shreejaya Karantha, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Verb
In 2003, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom negotiated a deal with Iran that would have halted the growth of its still small nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
The Trump administration halted the sale of advanced computer chips to China in April over national security concerns.
—Annie Palmer,chris Eudaily, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
The upward trajectory of its shares came to an abrupt halt in May when trading was suspended by the PSE over the company’s delay in filing its audited annual financial statement for 2024.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Additionally, larger neighboring galaxies can strip away this cold gas or heat it, leading to a halt in star formation.
—Shreejaya Karantha, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halt
Noun
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Losing the postpartum weight kept her at a standstill.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
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But downward revisions for prior months shocked investors even more, revealing that the labor market came to a near standstill over the spring.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The delivery backlog was exacerbated by the cessation of air travel early in the pandemic and the multiple production stoppages driven by Boeing’s safety and quality issues.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Lifestyle changes: Depending on your symptoms, your treatment plan may include smoking cessation, supplemental vitamins, and/or a low-salt, low-protein diet.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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Fairfield got out of a jam in the bottom of the fifth, after Pellegrini walked two with two out and Greyson Rehfeldt hit a ball to SJ Taxiltaridis, the shortstop, who threw to first for a close play which was called an out.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2025
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Crochet left a runner at second in the fifth, men at the corners in the sixth and worked his way out of a particularly difficult jam in the seventh when Javier Sanoja drew a leadoff walk and reached third on a wild pitch with one out.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Their fairy-tale ending might not be so happy after all.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Arguably its symbolic ending following the end of the Berlin Wall was one of the defining moments of that century.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia has now broken this deadlock by fielding new drone technologies that are less vulnerable to electronic warfare.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Even the Federal Election Commission is designed for partisan deadlock with an even number of members from each of the two major parties.—
Thom Reilly,
The Conversation,
7 Aug. 2025
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With Mackinaw City anchoring the south end and St. Ignace the north, the bridge spans the meeting point between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, two of the region's five Great Lakes.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Does this historic drinking low signal the end of after-work drinks?—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This predicament, occurring just five months after the airline's emergence from bankruptcy, initiated a rally predominantly led by United Airlines stock (NASDAQ: UAL), which saw a 10% increase.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Witnesses recalled the woman’s behavior at the time of her predicament.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Although this year’s World Games are coming to a close, this isn’t the end for breaking on the world stage this year.—
Jason Pu,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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And with summer coming to a close, a long-sleeve blouse is an excellent option for transitioning into the new season.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Halt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halt. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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