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
Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The group’s catalog maintains a never-ceasing presence on charts all around the world, and many of the rock classic hits included in the outfit’s discography still sell and stream in meaningful numbers every single week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Burger Patch, a fully vegan burger fast-food chain, is ceasing operations on Monday after eight years in business across the Sacramento region, the company wrote on its website.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the supply chain technology executive’s estimation, carriers are trying to apply pressure on the government by ceasing operations.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Natron Energy, a sodium-ion battery producer headquartered in California, is ceasing operations and closing its multimillion-dollar battery production facility in Holland, Michigan, where 37 people will lose their jobs.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Genuine peace requires rewriting textbooks, ending propaganda, and ceasing the glorification of violence.
—Artak Beglaryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Commercial partnerships typically contain clauses that will see payments reduced upon relegation, some even ceasing.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The Isaac Elementary School District, which was placed in receivership after massively blowing its budget earlier this year, is considering closing two schools and ceasing its online program at the end of the academic year to save money.
—Axios Phoenix, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
War When the first shots of the conflict were fired in April 2023, domestic soccer within Sudan was immediately halted, with the majority of the country’s teams ceasing to compete at any meaningful level.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The group’s catalog maintains a never-ceasing presence on charts all around the world, and many of the rock classic hits included in the outfit’s discography still sell and stream in meaningful numbers every single week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Burger Patch, a fully vegan burger fast-food chain, is ceasing operations on Monday after eight years in business across the Sacramento region, the company wrote on its website.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the supply chain technology executive’s estimation, carriers are trying to apply pressure on the government by ceasing operations.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Natron Energy, a sodium-ion battery producer headquartered in California, is ceasing operations and closing its multimillion-dollar battery production facility in Holland, Michigan, where 37 people will lose their jobs.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Genuine peace requires rewriting textbooks, ending propaganda, and ceasing the glorification of violence.
—Artak Beglaryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Commercial partnerships typically contain clauses that will see payments reduced upon relegation, some even ceasing.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The Isaac Elementary School District, which was placed in receivership after massively blowing its budget earlier this year, is considering closing two schools and ceasing its online program at the end of the academic year to save money.
—Axios Phoenix, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship AIDS relief program, according to international organizations and members of Congress who warn the cuts are already hurting patients and halting critical projects globally.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goldman Sachs says surging investment in AI among the S&P 500 companies is diverting funds from stock buybacks, halting their usual yearly growth.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The number of ski visits at domestic ski resorts climbed by nearly 13% in the year ending April 30 to 26 million, according to the China Ski Industry White Paper.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Last season, McCarthy was on the sideline with a season-ending meniscus injury suffered during preseason.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Within 24 to 48 hours of quitting carbs, your glycogen stores—the body's backup energy supply—start to run out.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unhappy, actively quitting players do not buy Eververse armor.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The expiring boost, implemented in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act under former President Joe Biden, applies to 22 million of the 24 million low- and middle-income Americans with plans through the ACA marketplace.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Republicans have proposed several short-term funding options running from November to January, but Democrats want Republicans to negotiate with them, especially on extending expiring health care subsidies.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Current prescribing information advises discontinuing Wegovy immediately if pregnancy is recognized.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The changes included discontinuing the practice of kicking students out of magnets for poor attendance, grades or behavior; instituting diversity targets for magnet programs and schools; and expanding some programs and ending or consolidating others.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All the way back in 1928, researchers published a study concluding that coffee had a diuretic effect, making participants urinate more.—
Fran Kritz,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Poway concert is the beginning of their fall tour that will take the couple throughout California and up the West Coast, concluding in Vancouver, Washington.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The big Etienne run followed a few rough moments in the passing game for the safeties and linebackers.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The regression in the Dolphins’ vertical passing game, a problem for most of last season, continued in the opener.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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