as in halt
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
battled each other to a standstill
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Recent Examples of standstill
The Senate came to a standstill and senators, ready to leave town for their own spring break, had prepared to stay all night to reach a deal.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
As a result, Williams’ career trajectory has stalled out to a standstill.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Federal lawmakers are at a standstill.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Now, hiring is nearly at a standstill and Americans’ saving rate has steadily fallen in the past few years as many households borrow more to sustain their spending.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
As a result, Williams’ career trajectory has stalled out to a standstill.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Federal lawmakers are at a standstill.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Now, hiring is nearly at a standstill and Americans’ saving rate has steadily fallen in the past few years as many households borrow more to sustain their spending.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standstill
halt
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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About 20% of the world’s oil supply travels through the narrow strait, and the recent halt in shipping impacts the wider economy, raising expectations of higher inflation.—
Alison Saldanha,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Standstill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standstill. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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