as in stopped
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as in stalled
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in ceased
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 ended
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in limped
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 hesitated
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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Recent Examples of halted
Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
As states across the country banned hormone treatment and puberty blockers for trans youth, some medical practices halted care — and pharmacies stopped providing prescriptions — before they were legally required to.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
The other 23 states have banned the sentencing option, though four of the states that still use capital punishment — including California and Oregon — have halted the practice due to gubernatorial holds.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
As states across the country banned hormone treatment and puberty blockers for trans youth, some medical practices halted care — and pharmacies stopped providing prescriptions — before they were legally required to.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
At the first convention center stop, the driver halted, and three additional riders squeezed into the five-passenger sedan before the trip continued.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
The other 23 states have banned the sentencing option, though four of the states that still use capital punishment — including California and Oregon — have halted the practice due to gubernatorial holds.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Water production halted due to the flood, causing disruptions to the water service for some residents and businesses in Richmond, the state's capital.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Water production halted due to the flood, causing disruptions to the water service for some residents and businesses in Richmond, the state's capital.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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At the first convention center stop, the driver halted, and three additional riders squeezed into the five-passenger sedan before the trip continued.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
As states across the country banned hormone treatment and puberty blockers for trans youth, some medical practices halted care — and pharmacies stopped providing prescriptions — before they were legally required to.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
The other 23 states have banned the sentencing option, though four of the states that still use capital punishment — including California and Oregon — have halted the practice due to gubernatorial holds.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
As states across the country banned hormone treatment and puberty blockers for trans youth, some medical practices halted care — and pharmacies stopped providing prescriptions — before they were legally required to.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
At the first convention center stop, the driver halted, and three additional riders squeezed into the five-passenger sedan before the trip continued.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
The other 23 states have banned the sentencing option, though four of the states that still use capital punishment — including California and Oregon — have halted the practice due to gubernatorial holds.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Water production halted due to the flood, causing disruptions to the water service for some residents and businesses in Richmond, the state's capital.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Water production halted due to the flood, causing disruptions to the water service for some residents and businesses in Richmond, the state's capital.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Halted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halted. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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