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 Spot rates have been soaring consistently since the start of the war in Iran in late February, which sent traffic the Strait of Hormuz to a near-standstill in the following months, rattling energy markets. —

Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 Transportation planners say studies show growing population trends could eventually bring traffic in the corridor to a standstill during peak travel periods. —

Joan Murray, CBS News, 23 June 2026 But my stage 4 cancer is at a standstill. —

Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 Senegal has the French team, one of the tournament's favorites, at a standstill as the African team's speed and physical play has dominated the first half of the match. —

Nbc News, NBC news, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for standstill

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halt

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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026