as in ending
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as in stopping
to come to an end
the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
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as in halting
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
cease chattering and get down to work, please
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Recent Examples of ceasing
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
With the conflict still ongoing and the Central cluster continuing to lose members, the question now is whether the larger group can survive at all — or whether this lopsided war will end with one side simply ceasing to exist.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In practice, that involved ceasing to provide links or recommendations to official Potter events and products and committing themselves to directly countering the misinformation Rowling was spreading to her vast online audience.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without ever ceasing to be an artist.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Japan had historically occupied a peripheral position within this system, participating only selectively over the centuries before ceasing tributary relations altogether under the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sam Brunson, a nonprofit law professor at Loyola University Chicago, told Fortune that as a general rule, a donor who dislikes how a charity later spends its money has no recourse beyond ceasing to donate.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
With the conflict still ongoing and the Central cluster continuing to lose members, the question now is whether the larger group can survive at all — or whether this lopsided war will end with one side simply ceasing to exist.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In practice, that involved ceasing to provide links or recommendations to official Potter events and products and committing themselves to directly countering the misinformation Rowling was spreading to her vast online audience.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without ever ceasing to be an artist.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Japan had historically occupied a peripheral position within this system, participating only selectively over the centuries before ceasing tributary relations altogether under the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
Verb
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That led many to believe that, while treatments and crisis care are vital, the goal of suicide prevention needs to expand beyond stopping people from dying to also giving them reasons to live.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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What was clear was that progress toward a universal theory of ultrafinitism has been halting in part because there has been no one clear motivation for the movement, or any singular approach to deciding what its underlying logic should look like.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Blue Owl was among the poster children of this phenomenon, halting quarterly redemptions in OBDC II in mid-February, and opting instead to return capital periodically through portfolio asset sales.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Skipping that meeting and quitting OPEC at the same time will be seen as a snub to Saudi’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Riley sails on, prow forward, fighting to avoid the Imagination’s unceremonious fate, not quitting, not wishing to be retired, but battling time.—
Greg Cote
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In fact, historically, spending 5% on an at-the-money call option expiring in two weeks would have resulted in a loss overall.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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If the latest investigations produce new tariffs in time to replace the expiring Section 122 levies, the process will have taken less than half that long.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend discontinuing cannabis use at least three months prior to conceiving to allow the body to generate a full cycle of healthy sperm.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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While there is a chance for symptoms to rebound, the side effects of abruptly discontinuing estrogen patches aren't dangerous.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Havertz follows White and Zubimendi out beyond the near post to overload the target area and provide more passing options.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Craig had good moments attacking the middle of the field in the intermediate passing game, but there were stilll times where his accuracy waned during 7-on-7 and other drills.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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