desisted

past tense of desist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desisted
Verb
  • Royal courts ceased functioning throughout much of the colonies.
    Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Amazon Quarterly, a prominent lesbian literary arts journal, had ceased publication in 1975, and Ellenberger said there was a gap to fill.
    Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
    Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The controversy only exploded the very next week when it was revealed the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) re-implemented a pilot program that bumped every girl who finished behind the trans athlete up by one spot on the podium.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Brown helped lead the Celtics to a 56-win season and finished sixth in MVP voting.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Many inexpensive models that once anchored the entry-level market, including the Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent and Honda Fit, have been discontinued.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • Bronzer when the brand discontinued because the formula was that blendable, buttery, and natural-looking.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The victim in the latest attack had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her, the FWC said in a press briefing.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Only a handful of former agency staff now work at the State Department, and most of the programs were terminated.
    Fatma Tanis, NPR, 3 July 2026
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City The building’s owner, a company called Delta Quad, has also faced multiple foreclosure proceedings since 2025, and the city terminated a financing incentive agreement for the property last spring.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Kyle Stowers went 4-for-5 with two homers, three RBI and three runs for the Marlins, who halted a two-game slide.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • The third round was halted for about an hour because of a late storm.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026
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“Desisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desisted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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