as in faltering
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as in stopping
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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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Recent Examples of halting
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
But those standards have collapsed—and DOJ’s halting effort to set out the facts of what happened at the dinner was not helped by days of caginess about whether Allen had shot a Secret Service officer.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The intensification in activity resulted in the halting of import and export activities at Bangladesh’s largest port, and held container vessels surrounding the gateway at a standstill.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Katie Foley, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The recovery process has also been halting.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
Many things mark Kenneth as different, including a halting manner of speaking that sometimes seems like neurodiversity and other times like post-traumatic shock.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
But those standards have collapsed—and DOJ’s halting effort to set out the facts of what happened at the dinner was not helped by days of caginess about whether Allen had shot a Secret Service officer.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Noun
Aerial footage released by the agency shows a vessel halting shortly after getting struck by the weapon.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The intensification in activity resulted in the halting of import and export activities at Bangladesh’s largest port, and held container vessels surrounding the gateway at a standstill.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Oil jumped more than 4 percent on the news, after Iranian state news outlet Tasnim reported that Tehran was halting negotiations and clamping down on the Hormuz Strait.
—Katie Foley, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The recovery process has also been halting.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halting
Adjective
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This has always been worrisome, but is even more concerning these days when many students’ literacy levels and math abilities are faltering.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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But now, as the public understands the consequences of a faltering democracy, more people are talking about it, Drutman said.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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Fat tires provide stability across a variety of surfaces, while hydraulic disc brakes offer confident stopping power.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Some advocates and politicians say Sampson’s debate style is obstructive, a stalling tactic that prevents important bills from being passed.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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Kompany’s full-back options must also be expanded, with Alphonso Davies struggling for form in 2025-26, Konrad Laimer stalling over a contract extension, and Hiroki Ito’s future at the club uncertain.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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That James left Northeast Ohio without ending Cleveland’s excruciating championship drought—the city hadn’t won a major pro sports title since 1964—added to the furor.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Like Danault, wingers Corey Perry and Warren Foegele were also dealt for draft picks, while Fiala and Kuzmenko sustained season-ending injuries in February.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The 29-year-old checked out of the game and was seen limping back to the locker room as the first quarter came to an end.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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In years past, the Knicks had to survive playoff runs, limping to a finish line well out of reach.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The book does often feel like a recording of a mental jam session, but there is also a sense of being guided by a kind of hesitating yet urgent voice that needs to get things figured out.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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While their rivals started spending significant sums of money as soon as the 2024-25 season finished, Spurs wasted a couple of weeks hesitating about the long-term future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou before replacing him with Thomas Frank.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The fate of the House bill is uncertain in the Senate.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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And yet, the complex plot comes down to the bond between Albus and Scorpius, who are living in their fathers’ shadows, bullied and uncertain of themselves, as their connections with their dads falter.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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“Halting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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