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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
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The world never ceases to produce grist for discussion.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Rithy has made several films about the Cambodian victims of the Khmer Rouge era, but here the focus seems to be on the crucible of disillusionment through which everyone must pass when the world ceases to cohere with our vision of it.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
To try and correct course, Ukraine and its European allies will insist that discussions with Russia on any territorial swaps can only take place once the war ceases along the current line of contact.
—Natalia Drozdiak, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
Johnson disagreed, writing in his 18-page order that the governor’s discretionary ability to set special election dates ceases after the 150-day mark.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2025
Plant growth slows, flowering ceases, and deciduous leaves change color and drop.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Plenty of literary audio has been made in the more than eight years since S-Town, but the writer language used to talk about podcasting ceases to exist outside the editing room.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The agreement includes a claw back provision that requires repayment of a portion of the incentive if QT9 ceases operating at the building within six years of occupying it.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The world never ceases to produce grist for discussion.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Rithy has made several films about the Cambodian victims of the Khmer Rouge era, but here the focus seems to be on the crucible of disillusionment through which everyone must pass when the world ceases to cohere with our vision of it.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
To try and correct course, Ukraine and its European allies will insist that discussions with Russia on any territorial swaps can only take place once the war ceases along the current line of contact.
—Natalia Drozdiak, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
Johnson disagreed, writing in his 18-page order that the governor’s discretionary ability to set special election dates ceases after the 150-day mark.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2025
Plant growth slows, flowering ceases, and deciduous leaves change color and drop.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Plenty of literary audio has been made in the more than eight years since S-Town, but the writer language used to talk about podcasting ceases to exist outside the editing room.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceases
Verb
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According to the death certificate from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, obtained by Rolling Stone, O’Hara’s immediate cause of death was a pulmonary embolism (a clot that stops blood from flowing to an artery in the lung).—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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In between dancing and singing and falling backward in the hands of fellow performers, Bad Bunny stops at what looks like a bar on set to get a drink from none other than Brooklyn’s legendary owner of one of the last surviving Puerto Rican social clubs in New York City.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Should any of these conditions not be met, the contract halts and notifies all relevant parties.—
Matthew Kayser,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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Flights at New York City at LaGuardia Airport and JFK faced slight delays and halts Saturday afternoon.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 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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But the movie ends when Cathy dies, distraught and brokenhearted over Heathcliff and having starved herself during her pregnancy.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the sun moves away from the node, the season ends, and eclipses become impossible again.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The singer refused to flat-out say the Eagles are calling it quits.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the daughter of late feminist and civil rights activist Roxcy Bolton isn’t ready to call it quits just yet.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most of the time, breakups are supposed to be clean-cut endings—no second thoughts, no leftover feelings, and generally, no contact.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even for those who are perfectly cast for Disney endings.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The deal includes the acquisition of the House of Creed by L’Oréal and gives the group the rights to enter into 50-year exclusive licenses for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance and beauty products for Gucci, once Kering’s current license for the business with Coty expires.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The end of the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota comes as funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires later today.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The filing period for mayoral candidates in the June 2 primary closes at noon on Saturday.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Ceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceases. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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