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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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The World Health Organization halted its trial of hydroxychloroquine after a large, randomized study conducted in the United Kingdom found the drug lacked any apparent effect on mortality when treating COVID-19.
—USA Today, 2 June 2026
Northern Ireland’s Catholics and Protestants gratefully halted the cycle of vendetta.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The Auditor's Office added that any discrepancies flagged by the E-Verify system would have halted the onboarding process immediately.
—Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Los Angeles County firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire that temporarily halted traffic on the 5 Freeway in Castaic on Monday afternoon.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The judge’s ruling halted the operation of the fund only until June 12, when the next court hearing on the matter is scheduled.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
Idaho 55 traffic was halted for hours on Sunday while rescue operations were underway, but officials have since reopened the highway.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
The protest largely crippled the country’s center, with highways closed and public transportation halted by the massive crowds in both Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv metro area.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Adjective
Firefighters also used ladders to get passengers off a halted train.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The World Health Organization halted its trial of hydroxychloroquine after a large, randomized study conducted in the United Kingdom found the drug lacked any apparent effect on mortality when treating COVID-19.
—USA Today, 2 June 2026
Northern Ireland’s Catholics and Protestants gratefully halted the cycle of vendetta.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The Auditor's Office added that any discrepancies flagged by the E-Verify system would have halted the onboarding process immediately.
—Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Los Angeles County firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire that temporarily halted traffic on the 5 Freeway in Castaic on Monday afternoon.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The judge’s ruling halted the operation of the fund only until June 12, when the next court hearing on the matter is scheduled.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
Idaho 55 traffic was halted for hours on Sunday while rescue operations were underway, but officials have since reopened the highway.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
The protest largely crippled the country’s center, with highways closed and public transportation halted by the massive crowds in both Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv metro area.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 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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Despite support from vendor advocates and organizers, the proposal ultimately stalled and has never been approved by City Council, though the Street Vendor Association and other advocates are still pushing for its passage.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The Spurs’ go-to backup guard was awesome in the final two games against the Thunder, and only his injury in Game 1 briefly stalled out what has been a rocket ship to stardom in the closing stretch of the season.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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More than a decade after VIBE ceased producing physical copies and became online-only, the iconic brand is relaunching print — with the first issue set to be released next week.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
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Last fall, three iPhones ceased to receive iOS 26 support, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Last season, Granada Hills ended a three-game losing streak to the Colts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Garrincha was the best player at that World Cup, scoring four times and leading the attack after an injury sustained in the group phase ended Pelé’s involvement.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Liverpool limped home fifth in the Premier League — confirming Champions League qualification on the final day with just 60 points, their lowest tally for a decade and 24 fewer than in 2024-25.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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George landed awkwardly and limped to the dugout in obvious pain, slamming his helmet to the ground.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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But at the last second, Pages pulled up to let Tucker make the catch, and Tucker hesitated before flailing after it.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Pasco County schools Superintendent John Legg said his team has hesitated to dive too deeply into the amendment’s implications, knowing that the Legislature — particularly the House — has yet to weigh in.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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And in September 2021, Nafis quit her job and devoted herself full-time to growing flowers.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Michael grudgingly agrees to hand over the agency to Jimmy and Kayla, prompting many staff members to immediately quit during a keynote presentation.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Halted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halted. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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