as in ending
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1
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
Finch Walker, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The album consists of 10 tracks where the challenge has been to evolve without ceasing to be myself.
—Sarah Moreno
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
His aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 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
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
Verb
In the wake of Spirit Airlines suddenly ceasing operations on May 2, another airline is offering new direct flights – with three new routes coming to Pittsburgh International Airport.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The album consists of 10 tracks where the challenge has been to evolve without ceasing to be myself.
—Sarah Moreno
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
His aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
Verb
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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The storm never fully fired, and Lisius and George eventually made their way back to Arlington, stopping for tacos along the way.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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However, by the time Gordon completed the zoning process to transform the farmhouse, the 2008 financial crisis hit, halting her plans.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating electrons to stabilize reactive molecules without becoming harmful themselves, thereby halting oxidative damage and protecting cells and tissues.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Cuffe redshirted during the Jayhawks’ 2022 national championship season and then played in just two games for head coach Bill Self before suffering a season-ending injury in 2022-23.—
Gary Bedore
May 18,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Penguins, seals and albatross Rosmarin began traveling the world in 2022 after quitting his job as a media buyer.—
Corey Williams,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The benefits were found to be comparable to physical exercise and quitting smoking.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
13 May 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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Nishant Pant has a STZ bull call spread expiring on June 12.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Wind and solar power have intermittency issues and their federal tax credits are expiring.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Unfortunately, last year, California decided to reverse decades of obesity treatment coverage by discontinuing Medi-Cal coverage of GLP-1s when used solely for weight management.—
Latisa S Carson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Charlotte previously operated a red-light camera program before discontinuing it in 2006.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Regardless of whether the topic is something small — a story from work, a passing thought, a joke — or something dire to the health of your relationship, the same principle should always apply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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