as in stopped
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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
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The event was halted after an hour due to fears about her safety, which distressingly encapsulates a tension that the trans Mayan artist has navigated for years.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
The blast tied the game at 7-7 and then heavy rains halted play.
—Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
After 50 military firefighters and 15 vehicles responded to the scene, the fire's progress was halted.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The storms delayed or halted flights at airports in some cities, including Chicago, Philadelphia and New York on Thursday.
—Dave Collins, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Renewable energy groups suing the Pentagon claim a freeze in national security reviews for wind farms on private land has halted new projects, imperiling $47 billion in investments and 120,000 jobs across 21 states.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Three days after the outbreak was declared, the US halted visa services in Kinshasa and restricted entry for non-US citizens recently in DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, making travel harder for Congolese supporters.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Burgum noted that the president’s Project Freedom, a plan to escort ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, was halted in May.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Firefighters also used ladders to get passengers off a halted train.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Iran temporarily halted enrichment, but resumed it in 2006.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The event was halted after an hour due to fears about her safety, which distressingly encapsulates a tension that the trans Mayan artist has navigated for years.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
The blast tied the game at 7-7 and then heavy rains halted play.
—Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
After 50 military firefighters and 15 vehicles responded to the scene, the fire's progress was halted.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The storms delayed or halted flights at airports in some cities, including Chicago, Philadelphia and New York on Thursday.
—Dave Collins, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Renewable energy groups suing the Pentagon claim a freeze in national security reviews for wind farms on private land has halted new projects, imperiling $47 billion in investments and 120,000 jobs across 21 states.
—Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Three days after the outbreak was declared, the US halted visa services in Kinshasa and restricted entry for non-US citizens recently in DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, making travel harder for Congolese supporters.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Burgum noted that the president’s Project Freedom, a plan to escort ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, was halted in May.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halted
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The issue stalled in the Senate due to an unrelated debate over a proposal to block the creation of a central bank digital currency.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The deal came after workers last week voted to authorize a strike when contract talks had stalled with the stadium’s food service provider, Legends Global.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Bolt Threads ceased production of its Mylo leather alternative in 2023, after failing to secure enough funding to reach commercial scale.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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But when the exhilaration of change had ceased, London was no good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Zach Neto was hit by a pitch and Mike Trout ended an 0-for-22 slump with a single to load the bases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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If the season ended Tuesday, Chicago would have the second AL wild-card spot.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Wrobleski limped away, finally able to react to the pain where the ball hit him.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Tunisia holding its breath Central midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, arguably Tunisia’s best player, limped off the field during a warm-up game against Austria, according to the Score.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Instead, both hesitated, their feet tangled and a charging Healy banged in the loose ball.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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His mother, Rochelle Hinkle, hesitated at the idea of sending her 15-year-old son three hours away to live with a host family, during COVID, no less, but eventually warmed up to the idea.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Running back Jonathon Brooks, who is returning from back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, caught a pass across the middle from Young and blazed down the field through traffic.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The Knicks trailed, 81-52, when Wembanyama’s elbow caught Towns in the chin, resulting in a flagrant foul.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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How else to explain such relentlessness, such a refusal to stop even when most everyone would quit?—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Now, fast forward to 2026, the 24-year old Montgomery is a consequential, game-changing player on a team that never quits in a game.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Halted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halted. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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