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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in to cease
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the private eye abruptly halted his surveillance of the building upon being spotted by his subject
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as in to end
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in to limp
to walk while favoring one leg
even with her twisted ankle, she managed to halt along and complete her Walk for Peace
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
she was often confused, halting between the responsibilities of her job and the demands of her home life
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as in standstill
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
negotiations are at a halt, with neither management nor the union budging on the issue of salary limits
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
gardening came to a halt during the week of solid rain
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Recent Examples of halt
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
With deportation agreements shrouded in secrecy, Human Rights Watch urges Washington to halt third-country removals and presses Mexico to guarantee due process, medical care and legal status pathways.
—Anna-Catherine Brigida, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The world will not come to a halt if the United States does not have an ambassador in every embassy.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
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Verb
Filing for bankruptcy, for example, will trigger an automatic stay that legally halts most collection activity, including wage garnishment, as soon as a case is filed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
With deportation agreements shrouded in secrecy, Human Rights Watch urges Washington to halt third-country removals and presses Mexico to guarantee due process, medical care and legal status pathways.
—Anna-Catherine Brigida, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
Smith, the Kpler analyst, argued that rather than export restrictions, market forces will eventually put a halt to US exports.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The world will not come to a halt if the United States does not have an ambassador in every embassy.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halt
Verb
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Blackwood made two highlight-reel saves during a Vegas power play and stopped multiple mini-breakaways in the middle period as well.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Don't let a lack of sunshine stop you from enjoying a bountiful harvest of vegetables that grow in the shade.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Last fall, three iPhones ceased to receive iOS 26 support, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Systems art challenged the very social system that defined what art is—and in so doing, ceased to be easily legible as art at all.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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All of them fought unsuccessfully to end the oversight arrangement — repeatedly coming close, only to watch the department once again become embroiled in scandal.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The Emmy-winning comedy, which ends Thursday after five seasons on HBO Max, had a stressful and thrilling penultimate episode.—
Emily Yahr,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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The recovery from their winter blues of one league win in 13 games and being in 14th place was handled impressively, despite limping over the line into the UEFA Conference League.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Blake Price, director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, which lobbies on behalf of commercial shrimpers from North Carolina to Texas, says the industry was already limping before this year's fuel crisis hit.—
Drew Hawkins,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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But at the last second, Pages pulled up to let Tucker make the catch, and Tucker hesitated before flailing after it.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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While their rivals started spending significant sums of money as soon as the 2024-25 season finished, Spurs wasted a couple of weeks hesitating about the long-term future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou before replacing him with Thomas Frank.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Despite the biturbo and hugely powerful combustion engine, the Temerario’s traction from a standstill is incredible, like an EV.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Analysts say relief at the pump likely will not come until a resolution becomes clear over the conflict in Iran, which has left trade traffic in the Strait of Hormuz at a standstill.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Iran has sought to put off nuclear talks until after a formal cessation in hostilities.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Wip has distanced itself from comparisons to nicotine pouches, emphasizing that its product is not intended to be used for nicotine cessation.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Bill Cunningham of Chicago, the state senator leading stadium negotiations, late last week admitted Johnson’s recent involvement had stalled progress.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Regular watering also aids nutrient uptake, prevents water stress that can stall development, and results in a bigger harvest.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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“Halt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halt. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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