as in ending
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in stopping
to come to an end
the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in halting
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
cease chattering and get down to work, please
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ceasing
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Along with turning lights off at night, these additionally include ceasing the use of pesticides, insecticides and weed killers such as Roundup on lawns.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Retail giant Walmart is the latest large company to pull back on various DEI initiatives, including ceasing funding for its nonprofit Center for Racial Equity.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Despite never-ceasing debate about it, reproductive choice seemed inalienable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
In other cases, like with Adept, what’s left of the startup is also ceasing to develop models (its deal with Amazon is now under FTC scrutiny).
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
That is in the ballpark of the number of people who exited last month as a result of Paramount TV Studios ceasing operations, with its slate taken over by CBS Studios — despite ABC Signature being larger than PTVS, and the Disney consolidation spanning two different areas.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Besides ceasing all demeaning and damaging comments, Banks’s attorney is asking for $1 million in damages.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Along with turning lights off at night, these additionally include ceasing the use of pesticides, insecticides and weed killers such as Roundup on lawns.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Retail giant Walmart is the latest large company to pull back on various DEI initiatives, including ceasing funding for its nonprofit Center for Racial Equity.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Despite never-ceasing debate about it, reproductive choice seemed inalienable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
In other cases, like with Adept, what’s left of the startup is also ceasing to develop models (its deal with Amazon is now under FTC scrutiny).
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
That is in the ballpark of the number of people who exited last month as a result of Paramount TV Studios ceasing operations, with its slate taken over by CBS Studios — despite ABC Signature being larger than PTVS, and the Disney consolidation spanning two different areas.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
Verb
-
Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Freezing foods below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius) keeps them safe for longer by stopping bacterial growth.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Over-blanching cooks the vegetable, while under-blanching stimulates enzyme activity instead of halting it.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
-
The judge issued a preliminary injunction halting the deal, which the companies can appeal.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Kim Kardashian is ending the year on a high note, opening the first flagship in New York City for her rapidly expanding Skims brand, on Fifth Avenue in the heart of midtown.Booth Moore, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
-
In fact, Best Buy’s revenues have declined 4% y-o-y in the first nine months of FY 2025 (year ending Jan 2025) and also fell 11% last year in FY 2024.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
There are young players and veterans on expiring contracts who have stuff to show but this project is going to take an offseason of the right choices to get things back on track.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
-
Their successors would serve terms that would be staggered, with one term expiring every two years.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
But to keep the federal government's approval of this expansion, Florida must comply with the federal rule that bans states from discontinuing children's health coverage during a yearlong period even when families stop paying their premiums.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
-
Always talk to a healthcare provider before discontinuing any medication.Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
More News: Colts' Win Big With Anthony Richardson Back as Starting QB In the NFL, Luck quickly made his mark, setting rookie records for most passing yards in a season and a game.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
-
Meanwhile, the Titans entered Week 10 allowing the fewest passing yards per game (155.8) in the league after last season allowing the second-most per game (269.1) a year ago.Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
This storyline provided intrigue at the winter meetings, which are concluding Thursday, but in this case there’s not likely to be fire where there is smoke.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
While concluding his lengthy run as Captain America, Evans didn’t remain off the big screen for long.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near ceasing
Cite this Entry
“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share