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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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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
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Some of the details may subtly shift between each retelling, but the story always remains the same and never ceases to grab attention.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
As compared to solar power, which ceases production at night, or wind power, which is dependent on weather conditions, the sea is in constant motion.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
But those will soon be gone, too, as the drugstore chain ceases to exist nationwide.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2025
If that flow of oxygen ceases for even a short time, the eye's retina will permanently cease to function.
—New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2025
The show achieves that alchemy, finally, when the plot ceases and everyone comes out for the double encore, continuing to carry on through those ’70s hits in those ’70s jumpsuits, just because the audience is happy to stand up and keep cheering and singing along.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Just flat-out ceases to function.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
On the internet, of course, the reinvention of misleading spam never ceases.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Without any of the three, money once again ceases to circulate.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Some of the details may subtly shift between each retelling, but the story always remains the same and never ceases to grab attention.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
As compared to solar power, which ceases production at night, or wind power, which is dependent on weather conditions, the sea is in constant motion.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
But those will soon be gone, too, as the drugstore chain ceases to exist nationwide.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2025
If that flow of oxygen ceases for even a short time, the eye's retina will permanently cease to function.
—New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2025
The show achieves that alchemy, finally, when the plot ceases and everyone comes out for the double encore, continuing to carry on through those ’70s hits in those ’70s jumpsuits, just because the audience is happy to stand up and keep cheering and singing along.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Just flat-out ceases to function.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
On the internet, of course, the reinvention of misleading spam never ceases.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceases
Verb
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Michigan doesn’t have a statewide protocol for notifying residents when fluoridation stops.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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If those guardrails aren’t in place, the story stops being theirs.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Antihydra almost certainly never halts.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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More than 50 Democratic lawmakers fled the state earlier this week, a decision that halts action on redistricting, as well as other bills in the legislature.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
8 Aug. 2025
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Keep scrolling to check out more of the best super discounts hiding in Amazon’s outlet before the weekend ends.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cordell’s investigation prompted a March special election that gave the county board power to remove a sheriff with cause until 2028, when Corpus’ term ends.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People along the river are gravely worried about the fate of their lifeline, and what would happen if the river quits flowing through its two major dams and quits flowing through faucets.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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After nearly five decades, one half of the namesake duo behind Ben & Jerry's ice cream is calling it quits.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Although the show is based on the books, Han, who is also showrunner on the series, has teased that the endings may not be the same.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are hot seats and there are inevitabilities, unhappy endings to would-be fairy tales.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Powell, whose term as chair expires in May, also seemed to push back significantly against Miran and the White House during his post-meeting remarks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The rule expires a year later, on September 21, 2026, unless it’s extended.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the contrary, a state with a latent nuclear program presents a ripe target for adversaries and counterproliferators seeking to prevent weaponization who may be tempted to act swiftly before the window to do so closes and the state can plausibly threaten nuclear retaliation.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
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In compliance and tax, these systems stay current on regulation changes and automatically apply the right rule to each client's case, ensuring fewer mistakes, better compliance and quicker closes.—
Tom Invernizzi,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The report concludes that North Korea is far from adhering to its obligations under international law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Thursday’s report concludes the investigation into the collision between a Bell 407, on a helicopter coordinator training flight, and a Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane helitanker during a 2023 wildfire near Cabazon, California.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceases. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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