Thesaurus results for STANDSTILL

standstill

noun

ˈstan(d)-ˌstil

as in halt

a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in battled each other to a standstill

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Recent Examples of standstill The disruption of oil production and distribution in the Middle East has sent gas prices climbing stateside, and with peace talks at a standstill, initial data shows higher costs lingering into May. —

Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 Iran’s threats on ships in the Persian Gulf have brought exports from the oil-rich region to a near-standstill, sending energy prices soaring and giving Tehran significant leverage in talks with the US. —

Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 16 May 2026 The pipeline of prospective officers had slowed to a near standstill. —

Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026 The surprising trip to Cuba of the CIA director takes place amid tension between the two countries, at a moment diplomatic talks appear at a standstill. —

Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for standstill

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halt

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As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The painstaking work of clearing depots has ground to a halt, overtaken by a more volatile reality.

— Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026