as in faltering
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as in stopping
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as in stalling
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in ceasing
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 ending
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in limping
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 hesitating
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 halting
Annette Klososky, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
In 2019, Intel was forced to release a rare public apology after its halting efforts to make more advanced chips exacerbated shortages and delays of its existing products.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The controversy has also strained South Korea's political system, halting high-level diplomacy, rattling financial markets, and spotlighting weaknesses in its governance structure.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
My recollection of those early days crystallizes around the halting first few weeks when my team shifted to working remotely full-time.
—Annette Klososky, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
In 2019, Intel was forced to release a rare public apology after its halting efforts to make more advanced chips exacerbated shortages and delays of its existing products.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The controversy has also strained South Korea's political system, halting high-level diplomacy, rattling financial markets, and spotlighting weaknesses in its governance structure.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halting
Adjective
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Executive order spurs uncertain moment The executive order comes as the Cass County Historical Society is about seven months into its year-long grant.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tshisekedi and Kagame held a surprise face-to-face meeting in Qatar on March 18, but the prospect of a peaceful resolution is still uncertain.—
Emmet Livingstone,
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
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As the leader of the Parliamentary faction during the English Civil Wars, Oliver was instrumental in the abolition of the English monarchy and the execution of Charles I in 1649.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Neptune was last in Aries from 1862-1875 which helped fuel radical reinvention through war, liberation, and spiritual awakening, seen in the U.S. Civil War, abolition, industrial expansion, and the rise of mystical movements.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
20 Mar. 2025
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The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2024
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Showing signs of being irresolute can signal weakness that adversaries take note of.—
Michael Poznansky,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Jan. 2024
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Meet the Real-Life Loves of Netflix's The Residence Cast Keep reading for everything to know about the bombshell ending of The Residence — including the unlikely murderer behind A.B. Wynter’s death.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Out of that, this: a team that had three wins over opponents ranked in the top five at the time and 11 wins over NCAA Tournament teams before this lamentable ending.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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When breaches do occur, the notifications are often vague or slow to arrive, leaving users unaware of the risks they have been exposed to—and unsure of how to respond effectively.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Researchers are unsure why the bird flu virus survived the aging process, but the fat and protein content in the cheese, along with the relatively low aging temperature, likely contribute to the stability of the virus, according to Martin.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Toddlers are often ambivalent about growing up and leaving their babyhood behind, and for this reason, change can be hard for them, says Dr. Widome.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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This time the response to Fetterman’s pilgrimage, which caught most senior Democrats by surprise, was more ambivalent.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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These baseless federal cases were pursued 3,000 miles away from where OZY was based, and things went from bad to worse when a conflicted and unethical judge took control.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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In both songs, each woman acknowledges their conflicted familial heritage, and finds redemption through the power of country music, the tradition at the heart of nearly all American popular song. 33.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Responding to a question from Newsweek, Adams shared three strategies for hospitals and health care providers working to effectively communicate public health information in a second Trump term, one with an infirm position on vaccines and possible cuts to major health care programs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Threat level: Cover your plants, drip your faucets and bring in your pets — and check on your neighbors, especially ones who are infirm.—
Asher Price,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Halting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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