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
Recent Examples on the Web
Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
That ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire by the paramilitary group Hezbollah and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector, an area in southern Lebanon.
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Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The statement also included comments on tolls being charged in the Strait of Hormuz, a plan Iran has not ruled out following the cessation of the current 60-day pause.
—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
That ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire by the paramilitary group Hezbollah and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector, an area in southern Lebanon.
—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The statement also included comments on tolls being charged in the Strait of Hormuz, a plan Iran has not ruled out following the cessation of the current 60-day pause.
—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən
: a stopping of action
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