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as in stalled
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in ceased
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 ended
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in limped
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 hesitated
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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Recent Examples of halted
Jana Choukeir, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
With work on the Yucca Mountain repository halted during the Obama administration, the federal government has yet to find a location.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump recently halted trade talks with Canada and hiked their tariff rate by an additional 10%, on top of their 35% rate, over an anti-tariff ad from Ontario officials using soundbites from former President Ronald Reagan.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
The game was not halted at any time while the man was being treated.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The man was taken to Mercy Hospital, which is located a few blocks from the arena, and play was not halted while he was treated.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Citing halted university research grants, indictments of political opponents, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Merkley accused the administration of undermining constitutional norms.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Liverpool also haven’t won a penalty in four games, which has halted him in his tracks of recording the most prolific Premier League season ever for goal involvements (Salah has scored all nine of the penalties Liverpool have won, the most in the Premier League).
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Jana Choukeir, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
With work on the Yucca Mountain repository halted during the Obama administration, the federal government has yet to find a location.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump recently halted trade talks with Canada and hiked their tariff rate by an additional 10%, on top of their 35% rate, over an anti-tariff ad from Ontario officials using soundbites from former President Ronald Reagan.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
The game was not halted at any time while the man was being treated.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The man was taken to Mercy Hospital, which is located a few blocks from the arena, and play was not halted while he was treated.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Citing halted university research grants, indictments of political opponents, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Merkley accused the administration of undermining constitutional norms.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Liverpool also haven’t won a penalty in four games, which has halted him in his tracks of recording the most prolific Premier League season ever for goal involvements (Salah has scored all nine of the penalties Liverpool have won, the most in the Premier League).
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Under the accord, Hamas released all living hostages in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and wartime detainees, while Israel pulled back its troops and halted its offensive.
—Jana Choukeir, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
With work on the Yucca Mountain repository halted during the Obama administration, the federal government has yet to find a location.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump recently halted trade talks with Canada and hiked their tariff rate by an additional 10%, on top of their 35% rate, over an anti-tariff ad from Ontario officials using soundbites from former President Ronald Reagan.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
The game was not halted at any time while the man was being treated.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The man was taken to Mercy Hospital, which is located a few blocks from the arena, and play was not halted while he was treated.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Citing halted university research grants, indictments of political opponents, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Merkley accused the administration of undermining constitutional norms.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Liverpool also haven’t won a penalty in four games, which has halted him in his tracks of recording the most prolific Premier League season ever for goal involvements (Salah has scored all nine of the penalties Liverpool have won, the most in the Premier League).
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Under the accord, Hamas released all living hostages in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and wartime detainees, while Israel pulled back its troops and halted its offensive.
—Jana Choukeir, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
With work on the Yucca Mountain repository halted during the Obama administration, the federal government has yet to find a location.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump recently halted trade talks with Canada and hiked their tariff rate by an additional 10%, on top of their 35% rate, over an anti-tariff ad from Ontario officials using soundbites from former President Ronald Reagan.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
The game was not halted at any time while the man was being treated.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The man was taken to Mercy Hospital, which is located a few blocks from the arena, and play was not halted while he was treated.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Citing halted university research grants, indictments of political opponents, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Merkley accused the administration of undermining constitutional norms.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Liverpool also haven’t won a penalty in four games, which has halted him in his tracks of recording the most prolific Premier League season ever for goal involvements (Salah has scored all nine of the penalties Liverpool have won, the most in the Premier League).
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halted
Adjective
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Her lens resists finality; every image feels open-ended, as if the story could turn in any direction.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The following day is left intentionally open-ended—travelers may take a private boat from the hotel to Positano, visiting quiet coves and swimming spots along the way, or stay on property for a painting lesson on the terrace with a local artist.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee is considering that action after committee members heard a report from Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development on the stalled Neutral.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next Iran’s leadership is expected to continue resisting growing pressure from the United States and European powers, as nuclear negotiations remain stalled and Western sanctions intensify.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Halted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halted. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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