Synonyms of pausing

pausing

verb

present participle of pause

as in hesitating

to come to a temporary halt in one's activity

he paused for a moment to regain his composure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hesitating
• stopping
• interrupting
• breaking
• finishing
• catching one's breath
• holding one's horses
• ceasing
• ending
• terminating
• discontinuing
• breaking in
• lapsing
• laying off
• quitting
• knocking off
• letting up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• advancing
• progressing
• extending
• persisting
• stretching
• prolonging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pausing

Enterprise revenue tends to be more resilient — whereas consumers may have no issue pausing a monthly subscription now and then as needed, companies don’t have that luxury. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

In real-life conversation, though, pausing to read a few sentences’ worth of context can really kill the social dynamic. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

And other skeptics say pausing AI development would only work with the cooperation of China, which is far from guaranteed. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Minogue, Healey's opponent in the 2026 race for governor, called for pausing the gas tax earlier this month. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026

On game days Araujo gets to the ballpark about 2½ hours before first pitch, pausing in the parking lot to pull on an Angels cap and jersey with his name on the back. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Jack Black was among those pausing over the art, while Cynthia Erivo, Helen Hunt, Emma Watson, Doja Cat and Janelle Monáe moved through the galleries nearby. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

As Nazareth’s pep band rang in the victory, parents offered the Celtics words of comfort, pausing only to cast glares in the direction of administrators. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026