as in ending
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1
as in stopping
to come to an end
the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
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2
as in halting
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
cease chattering and get down to work, please
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Recent Examples of ceasing
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Then, in rare cases—about 1% of those with HCM —the disease is associated with sudden cardiac death due to abnormal heart rhythms that result in the heart ceasing to beat effectively.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
With Stewart-Haas Racing ceasing operations at the end of 2024, Briscoe was among the drivers needing to find a new team.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
After ceasing eating dairy, Lancaster found that Violet’s symptoms resolved.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Indeed, in February, The Star Ledger is ceasing its print publication entirely and moving to an online-only format.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
This event led to Cruise losing its operating permit in California and ceasing operations in Arizona and Texas.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
The root system enters a state of rest, ceasing growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Then, in rare cases—about 1% of those with HCM —the disease is associated with sudden cardiac death due to abnormal heart rhythms that result in the heart ceasing to beat effectively.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
With Stewart-Haas Racing ceasing operations at the end of 2024, Briscoe was among the drivers needing to find a new team.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
After ceasing eating dairy, Lancaster found that Violet’s symptoms resolved.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Indeed, in February, The Star Ledger is ceasing its print publication entirely and moving to an online-only format.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
This event led to Cruise losing its operating permit in California and ceasing operations in Arizona and Texas.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
Verb
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What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The guard play was lackluster all year, and when Austin Jackson sustained his season-ending knee injury in early November the run game vanished.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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If advocates win, the Supreme Court may order an injunction that could impact all states that passed essentially copycat legislation, potentially ending Aylo's long war against ‘haphazard’ age-verification laws in the US.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This deal removes the largest expiring contract the Lakers could use in any future trade.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the copyright is expiring only on the version of Popeye introduced in 1929.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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As such, Patek made roughly 12 per year before discontinuing the 5004 in 2011.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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Since discontinuing fluoride in tap water, Israeli dentists have observed a significant rise in children’s cavities and have urged its reinstatement, even as some parents remain firmly against the idea.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Critically, Villa’s left-back must show composure in possession during their build-up, where he is expected to stay deep, receive under pressure and provide a passing option, as shown here against Arsenal in January.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Denver’s defense, led by Surtain II, ranked third in scoring defense while Nix turned in one of the best rookie seasons by a quarterback in NFL history by finishing with the most passing touchdowns, touchdowns, completions and passing yards of any rookie quarterback.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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