as in ending
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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
Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without ever ceasing to be an artist.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
The White House budget chief’s reported 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, 24 Feb. 2026
Please keep praying without ceasing.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
In its final spring prediction before ceasing its 208-year publication, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a slow start to spring in Wisconsin.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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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
Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Treasury says ceasing penny production will save $56 million annually, but rounding could increase demand for nickels.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
The White House budget chief’s reported 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, 24 Feb. 2026
Please keep praying without ceasing.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
In its final spring prediction before ceasing its 208-year publication, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a slow start to spring in Wisconsin.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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Brooke Bereuter was masterful in goal for Grapevine shutting out Argyle (18-4-3) until the shootout, including stopping a key penalty kick in the first half.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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And on Monday, March 30, the court upheld the stay, effectively stopping any chance that the execution would happen as scheduled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nasa Worldview | Via Reuters The maritime passage has been almost completely shut by Iran since the war began in late February, effectively halting the shipping of Gulf oil and gas through the strait.—
Holly Ellyatt,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In retaliation for a ground invasion, Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen could attack ships in the Red Sea, halting the flow of oil and cargo via a route that’s been used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ducks captain Radko Gudas, slowed by a lower-body injury, insisted on playing in the rematch of a March 12 game in which his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews led to a season-ending injury for the Toronto captain and a five-game suspension for Gudas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The legislation also calls for ending the sales tax on school supplies like pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks and lunchboxes, along with energy efficient appliances for residential use, including washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and standard-size refrigerators, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Was quitting school for TV a tough sell for Alcock’s mother?—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the fallout from this event is likely not in the rearview mirror yet due to more than 500 TSA officers quitting during the shutdown, according to DHS.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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The Bulls mostly picked up throwaway, expiring deals at the deadline, but that wasn’t the case with Ivey.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the boost for seniors is only temporary, expiring in 2028.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sony Honda Mobility is discontinuing the development and launch of the Afeela 1, a roughly $100,000 electric sedan stuffed with screens, speakers and AI.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Volvo is discontinuing its EX30 electric subcompact SUV in America.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Save for the passing interest of an engaged citizen, Hyde’s life is not impacted by the shortage of licensed child care providers and the soaring prices impacting parents across Colorado and the nation.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the Raiders lack a real threat in the passing game.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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