cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən 
: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
mutually agreed to a cessation of fighting
Examples of cessation in a Sentence
Relapses after cessation of treatment are common.
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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The cessation of fighting between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is to allow humanitarian aid to reach the three areas.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
License fees and penalties help cover program costs and other tobacco cessation efforts in those communities.
—Bethany Bruner, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
Most of that will go to cover Medicaid costs, with $5 million set aside for tobacco cessation programs.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
License fees and penalties help cover program costs and other tobacco cessation efforts in those communities.
—Bethany Bruner, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
Most of that will go to cover Medicaid costs, with $5 million set aside for tobacco cessation programs.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cessation
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cessation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən
: a stopping of action
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