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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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Gun-toting Henry halts the escaping car and holds the nefarious trio at gunpoint.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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Michael King got out of the first two jams his lack of command helped create and was rescued by Adrian Morejón the third time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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This includes liquids and liquidy things, such as any drink, yogurt, syrup, soup, jams and jellies, condiments, or anything jarred in oil, as well as spreadables like nut butters, pâté, creamy cheeses, frosting, and dips and spreads such as hummus.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Death, rape, medical abuse, and torture abound, happy endings don’t exist.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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The series finale delivered happy endings for each of the other characters as well that also differed from the book.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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The crux of the problem is that most Miamians can barely make ends meet.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Then break off the ends that hang out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Digging deeper, Visa stock is trading within striking distance of its 12-month moving average, after spending at least 80% of the last 20 monthly closes above this trendline.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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On the contrary, a state with a latent nuclear program presents a ripe target for adversaries and counterproliferators seeking to prevent weaponization who may be tempted to act swiftly before the window to do so closes and the state can plausibly threaten nuclear retaliation.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
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Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bolstered by its defensive line, Lawrence Academy (1-0) repeatedly forced Thayer’s Evriviades (9-15, 109 yards, INT) into difficult predicaments.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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Get on the red line of the T at Kendall Square and ride two stops to Harvard Square in Cambridge.—
Kori Perten,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Buc-ee’s — known for its Beaver Nuggets and sprawling highway stops — has said the Oak Creek store could open in early 2027.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Taiwan authorities issued a land and sea warning, announced suspensions of some ferry services and closures of nature trails in southern and eastern counties – ahead of heavy rain and flooding.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for the funding gap that led to the closures.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the plot, a fictional president of Italy faces moral and ethical dilemmas.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Her bi-monthly AI Logs column explores the latest trends, breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas in AI, delivering expert analysis and fresh insights.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Halts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halts. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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