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as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in ceases
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 ends
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in limps
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 hesitates
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 jams
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
negotiations are at a halt, with neither management nor the union budging on the issue of salary limits
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
gardening came to a halt during the week of solid rain
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Recent Examples of halts
Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers fled the state earlier this week, a decision that halts action on redistricting, as well as other bills in the legislature.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
In the end, an unsupportive boss halts your growth and hinders your potential.
—Adunola Adeshola, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The condition is usually treated with blood-thinning medication, which typically halts a players from participating in a contact sport like basketball.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
The judge’s order, issued early Saturday, temporarily halts access to a sensitive payment system that distributes Americans’ tax returns, Social Security benefits, disability payments and federal employees’ salaries.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
This abruptly halts humanitarian aid and international disaster assistance to tens of millions around the world, all considered critical to national and global security, according to Google search highlights from the agency’s website, which is now shut down.
—Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Antihydra almost certainly never halts.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers fled the state earlier this week, a decision that halts action on redistricting, as well as other bills in the legislature.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
In the end, an unsupportive boss halts your growth and hinders your potential.
—Adunola Adeshola, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The condition is usually treated with blood-thinning medication, which typically halts a players from participating in a contact sport like basketball.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
The judge’s order, issued early Saturday, temporarily halts access to a sensitive payment system that distributes Americans’ tax returns, Social Security benefits, disability payments and federal employees’ salaries.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
This abruptly halts humanitarian aid and international disaster assistance to tens of millions around the world, all considered critical to national and global security, according to Google search highlights from the agency’s website, which is now shut down.
—Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halts
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As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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That period of time culminated in the group’s debut album, out later this year, that showcases We The Band’s funky R&B stylings alongside its knack for improvisational jams.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
28 Aug. 2025
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Others are finding elegant endings, like Links Hall, which ceased operations this summer after nearly four decades as a hub for small, experimental performance.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And perhaps this will be Swift’s most lasting contribution to culture, not her music, or business innovations, but her proof that love stories can have happy endings without requiring women to disappear into them.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Two streetcars are connected to opposite ends of a single cable, counterbalancing each other.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some PAs described performing an array of side jobs to make ends meet while PA-ing, like working as a line cook at a local college, as a brand ambassador and as a staff member at a resort.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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In compliance and tax, these systems stay current on regulation changes and automatically apply the right rule to each client's case, ensuring fewer mistakes, better compliance and quicker closes.—
Tom Invernizzi,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The volume bars show six weekly volume totals above the 50-period average of 94 million shares — four of which were positive weekly closes.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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These extreme predicaments and the deaths of people trapped in flooding homes in the Lower Ninth Ward were powerful reminders of the vulnerability of many low-income, elderly and ill residents who were unable to get out ahead of the disaster.—
Eric Kevin Stern,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
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That being said, the news is filled with articles about schools in similar predicaments taking more draconian measures or even being forced to close.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The roughly three-hour, go-at-your-own pace tours can be customized to either pedal past the city’s main attractions along the Seine or into the city’s less-touristy neighborhoods, with plenty of stops for stories, photos, and croissants along the way.—
Elissa Garay,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Chicago Bears have definitely pulled out all the stops to try and make life as easy as possible for quarterback Caleb Williams this offseason, adding even more weapons and bolstering their offensive line.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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School districts across the state are grappling with declining enrollment and considering school closures, while also navigating contentious social issues.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Along with the relief that the flex lanes will provide, there will be no closures or lane restrictions on I-17 throughout the weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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True moral dilemmas, which become tangled, in ways that seem impossible to unravel, with his private life.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Find someone who can step back and see your dilemmas from a different angle.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Halts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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