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 Employment indexes in both the services and manufacturing sectors showed hiring at a standstill. —

Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026 The intensification in activity resulted in the halting of import and export activities at Bangladesh’s largest port, and held container vessels surrounding the gateway at a standstill. —

Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026 All of these departures can impact those currently participating in research, because once the lead scientist leaves, the research is at a standstill. —

David Seal, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026 While Katie was learning more about her mom, the case hit another standstill. —

Audrey Abrahams, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standstill

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halt

Noun

But Ukraine’s successes came to a halt after the liberation of Kherson in November 2022.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026