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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
ABC News, 18 June 2026
The findings do not definitively prove that birding halts cognitive decline, but the evidence is promising.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
New Atlas, 18 June 2026
On April 13, 1970, the world came to a halt as the Apollo 13 spacecraft suffered a sudden explosion in space, two days into its mission and 205,000 miles away from Earth.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
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Verb
Ripley was honored for a heroic effort to halt the advance of North Vietnamese forces by blowing up a crucial bridge in 1972.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
The findings do not definitively prove that birding halts cognitive decline, but the evidence is promising.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Noun
Ships are not vehicles that can come to a complete halt at the press of a pedal.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2026
On April 13, 1970, the world came to a halt as the Apollo 13 spacecraft suffered a sudden explosion in space, two days into its mission and 205,000 miles away from Earth.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halt
Verb
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Dallas Cowboys fans can stop wondering if George Pickens will be the latest holdout or hold in for the franchise because on Tuesday, the receiver cleared the air by reporting to mandatory minicamp.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This often meant that European nations recruited talented footballers from their former colonies to stop them from playing elsewhere.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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These changes come just one month after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its nine gates at DTW idle.—
Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The agreement between Iran and the US, which went into effect Wednesday, ends all military operations, including in Lebanon.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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In April 2023, Finland joined NATO in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ending decades of military non-alignment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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In equities trading, the energy sector continued to limp as oil prices fell, but the declines were muted compared to Monday when oil lost nearly 5%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Wrobleski limped away, finally able to react to the pain where the ball hit him.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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When asked which member of the family is the best soccer player, Theo didn't hesitate.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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When an agreement offers nothing to the Iranian people, why would the regime hesitate to intensify its crackdown?—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Things were at a standstill as cars filed into certain lane changes, one for through traffic, and others for parking.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Early in the war, Iranian attacks on ships brought traffic in the crucial waterway — through which a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas passed before the conflict — to a near standstill.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Traditional public health efforts have focused on cancer screening, tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Severe weather looks to stall for a couple of days before ramping back up.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Halt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halt. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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