IMMOBILITY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

immobility

noun

Definition of immobility

as in cessation

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Recent Examples of immobility Move Regularly During Long Flights Prolonged immobility in-flight interferes with normal venous blood flow in your legs. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026 Those years mean far less if they’re marked by pain, immobility, and lost independence. — Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 Joint pain or lingering immobility is not. — Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 Hinds, meanwhile, masterfully shows an affable partner’s emotional immobility. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Sheryl Seitz was taken to the hospital at that time by ambulance (due to her immobility), but the case document described no injuries nor treatment. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 It’s linked to immobility and social isolation later in life, both of which can speed up aging processes, including cognitive decline. — Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026 During periods of physical immobility and emotional isolation, Patricio explains turning to conversations, reading, and public talks as informal sources of motivation. — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 Scientists have recorded the whales inducing what’s known as a state of tonic immobility, essentially paralyzing the shark. — Outside, 3 Nov. 2025

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Noun

Except that a cessation of a line politely delivered arguably speaks to risks in transportation that await.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Democrats, however, are pushing for further limits in line with a war powers resolution that would force the cessation of military actions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

Spence, 36, hasn’t fought since the 2023 stoppage loss to Terence Crawford, and this comeback is being staged at 160 pounds after starting life as a 158-pound catchweight.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Keo Channet, deputy president of the Hi-Tech Apparel workers’ union, told Kiripost the stoppage effectively amounts to a shutdown of the company’s Cambodia operations.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of stoppage

Noun

In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of discontinuance

Noun

New Leaf Community Markets did not immediately respond when asked for a comment about the shutdown.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Omar introduced the bill, the Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act, that drastically relaxed eligibility requirements for food distributors to be able to receive reimbursements during the COVID-19 school shutdowns.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026

Definition of shutdown

Noun

The administration had appealed two lower court rulings that blocked the termination.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Sources told Andrew that the abrupt nature of the termination came about due to media inquiries about Clark’s future, and that ESPN had initially planned to inform Clark of the decision today.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

Both contracts tumbled on Monday, posting their largest declines in several weeks, after an apparent pause in strikes between the US and Iran.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Markets have broadly responded positively to the pause, with stocks rallying and oil prices falling on Monday, with sentiment buoyed by the potential for a lasting peace agreement.

— Mike Sheen, CNBC, 28 July 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

The expiration of the contract on Friday, legal providers said, will affect about 90 organizations nationwide, including several in California.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Licenses for each series will begin on different dates in different geographic territories, following the expiration of existing streaming licenses, per AMC.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026

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