as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Recent Examples of cessation
With continuous use, some people experience unexpected breakthrough bleeding or spotting, especially initially, but this usually improves over time, and many people do achieve amenorrhea or (the) cessation of menses.
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Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The Israeli leader, joined by some of Mr. Trump’s top national security advisers and hawkish Republican senators, says a full cessation of Iran’s enrichment activities and complete dismantling of its nuclear program is the only acceptable outcome.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The Israeli leader, joined by some of Mr. Trump’s top national security advisers and hawkish Republican senators, says a full cessation of Iran’s enrichment activities and complete dismantling of its nuclear program is the only acceptable outcome.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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Loyalty is hard to maintain when authenticity falters and innovation halts.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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The Tatum injury sent Boston’s dynastic rise into a screeching halt.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Even a half-century later, the undead ghouls that descend upon survivors in a Pennsylvania farm house are timeless and the gut-punch ending couldn't be more timely.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The Supreme Court ruling did not offer guidance for the Trump administration on how to carry out the ending of the program.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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What is a totalitarian leader other than an individualist taking that creed to its cruel conclusions, erasing the uniqueness of every other person into mere characters in a drama?—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Noun
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By the end, this first edition may even start to look like a roaring success after a false start.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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At the end of the seven days, they’re given a report that includes the micro-acts that worked best for them, and how their feelings changed over the week-long intervention.—
Paul McClure
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Playhouse’s acquisition of the storied company comes as the post industry battles a continued and damaging downturn, with Technicolor’s closure leading to huge job losses and the likes of DNEG laying hundreds off.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 June 2025
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The company in Coppell, Texas, said five of its outlets in the Los Angeles region are marked for closure, including stores in Tustin, Costa Mesa, Pasadena, Foothill Ranch and Long Beach.—
Md Fazlur Rahman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Monahan to be phased out Despite earlier reports, Jay Monahan’s time as PGA Tour commissioner will indeed be coming to a close at the end of next year, making way for new CEO Brian Rolapp, who was officially introduced to players yesterday.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Lyles and Hill Confirm Race With the indoor season coming to a close, Lyles and Hill both confirm the race is on.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Impacted students in Colorado and elsewhere filed lawsuits over their legal status to study in the U.S., and the federal government ultimately reversed the termination of the students’ legal status.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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In March, Administrator Zeldin notified National Clean Investment Fund and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator recipients of the termination of their grant agreements under the Biden-Harris Administration’s $20 billion ‘gold bar’ scheme.—
Morgan Simon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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