1
as in stalling
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in ceasing
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 ending
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in limping
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 hesitating
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 faltering
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as in stopping
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Recent Examples of halting
Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Putin has reportedly proposed halting military operations if Ukraine withdraws from Donbas, though Zelenskyy has rejected such concessions as unconstitutional and strategically dangerous.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
With the last of those, Seattle became the only modern-era Concacaf club champions, winning the the 2022 Concacaf Champions League and temporarily halting Liga MX dominance in the event.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
With the last of those, Seattle became the only modern-era Concacaf club champions, winning the the 2022 Concacaf Champions League and temporarily halting Liga MX dominance in the event.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Verb
In 2021, that grid failed during an extreme winter storm, causing at least 57 deaths and halting production at chipmakers like Samsung and NXP.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Putin has reportedly proposed halting military operations if Ukraine withdraws from Donbas, though Zelenskyy has rejected such concessions as unconstitutional and strategically dangerous.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The lawsuit, filed in Cole County, marks the first legal challenge aimed at halting a special legislative session designed to carve up the Kansas City region and overhaul the state’s initiative petition process.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
With the last of those, Seattle became the only modern-era Concacaf club champions, winning the the 2022 Concacaf Champions League and temporarily halting Liga MX dominance in the event.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
The lawsuit, filed in Cole County, marks the first legal challenge aimed at halting a special legislative session designed to carve up the Kansas City region and overhaul the state’s initiative petition process.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
With the last of those, Seattle became the only modern-era Concacaf club champions, winning the the 2022 Concacaf Champions League and temporarily halting Liga MX dominance in the event.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halting
Adjective
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Well, a slowdown in jobs growth implies a faltering economy, which has generally been bad for stocks.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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As prices are increasing, reliability is faltering.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dormitories served as a stopping point on a journey to America for between 500,000 and 1 million would-be immigrants.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Front disc and rear drum brakes do the stopping.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a world that is polarized, volatile, uncertain, complex and shifting all the time, your leadership can offer a beacon of both continuity and hope.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That leaves uncertain whether the threats might actually lead to new tariffs or a ban on Russian oil purchases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Calls for full voting rights increased after the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro, 70, was found guilty on all five counts he was charged with — attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organization, attempted violent abolition of the democratic rule of law and two counts relating to destruction of state property.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The situation is impossible, irresolute— the B.J. Vineses and priests of the world shouldn’t get to walk away scot free.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
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The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The moment carried extra weight because this wasn’t just a season ending.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But this time, quarterback Conner Harrell took command, helping coach Tim Albin earn his first win as the 49ers’ head coach, rewriting an ending that felt all too familiar for 15,681 Charlotte fans in attendance.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The fresh survey of consumer sentiment came at a wobbly moment for the nation's economy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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But from the brand’s evolution from wobbly rookie to making and taking its place in the field, Pete always covered Iman with serious interest, insight and importance.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And that was the report that recommended the abolishment of the coroner system.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Halting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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