1
as in stops
to come to an end
the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
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2
as in halts
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
cease chattering and get down to work, please
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
worked without cease for the betterment of humanity
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Recent Examples of ceases
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
As this process is the main source of energy produced by the sun, this will mean the outward pressure that stops the sun from collapsing under its own gravity also ceases.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
From Rue’s spiraling addiction to Maddy’s (Alexa Demie) fearless confidence, the cast of Euphoria never ceases to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Officials discussed both diplomatic and economic measures their countries could implement now and after the fighting ceases to help secure the shipping route, according to NPR's Fatima Al-Kassab.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In a different scenario, assigned a probability of 60%, the conflict ceases at the end of this month and oil prices fall quickly.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
When reputation replaces repentance, the church ceases to reflect Christ’s character.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Virgin Fandango Animation never ceases to explore new techniques and new ways of depicting the world, frame by frame.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Schools, businesses and restaurants close down, and even Ngurah Rai International Airport ceases operations.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
According to Lewkowitz, if a grower abuses the soil, the system ceases to be viable, leaving zero likelihood of success from a sustainability standpoint.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
As this process is the main source of energy produced by the sun, this will mean the outward pressure that stops the sun from collapsing under its own gravity also ceases.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
From Rue’s spiraling addiction to Maddy’s (Alexa Demie) fearless confidence, the cast of Euphoria never ceases to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Officials discussed both diplomatic and economic measures their countries could implement now and after the fighting ceases to help secure the shipping route, according to NPR's Fatima Al-Kassab.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
In a different scenario, assigned a probability of 60%, the conflict ceases at the end of this month and oil prices fall quickly.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
When reputation replaces repentance, the church ceases to reflect Christ’s character.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Virgin Fandango Animation never ceases to explore new techniques and new ways of depicting the world, frame by frame.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Schools, businesses and restaurants close down, and even Ngurah Rai International Airport ceases operations.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceases
Verb
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The single item that stops new projects is when the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) is required, with a set-aside of 20% of the units to be rented at below market prices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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And that’s where the problem stops being technical and starts being structural.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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March 2 Oil and gas prices jumped during the first trading day since the strikes, as the war halts energy exports from the Middle East.—
Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Weather Extremes While snapdragons prefer cool weather, extreme cold, especially a late freeze, halts blooming until temperatures warm.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Internet access will only be restored after the war ends, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported earlier this week, quoting Elias Hazrati, the head of Iran’s Government Information Council.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the department, 410 foreign climbers have been issued permits to attempt to reach the Everest summit during the spring climbing season, which ends at the end of May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Styles and Swift were then spotted out together a handful of times, including in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, before calling it quits in January 2013.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2026
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During season four, Connor Tomlinson and Georgie Harris ended up calling it quits by the season finale.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These periods tend to bring sudden news, endings, breakthroughs or a turning point.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Word endings did a lot more grammatical work, and verbs followed more complicated patterns.—
Valerie M. Fridland,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Over the past two weeks, Lucas and other city officials have referenced a desire to open the new stadium by Opening Day 2030, a timeline that Lucas has acknowledged as aggressive and would put the Royals in Crown Center before their lease expires at Kauffman Stadium in 2031.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The temporary ceasefire expires Sunday, April 26.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over this 18-day period, the SMH closed higher in 17 out of 18 closes.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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Here are seven moves worth making before the warm weather window closes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Ceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceases. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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