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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in to cease
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the private eye abruptly halted his surveillance of the building upon being spotted by his subject
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as in to end
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in to limp
to walk while favoring one leg
even with her twisted ankle, she managed to halt along and complete her Walk for Peace
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
she was often confused, halting between the responsibilities of her job and the demands of her home life
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as in standstill
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
negotiations are at a halt, with neither management nor the union budging on the issue of salary limits
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
gardening came to a halt during the week of solid rain
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Recent Examples of halt
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
In 2019, two years before her death, Starr told the Miami Herald that the couple had once hoped to redevelop their triangle of homes in townhouses, but their plans were halted by the district’s controversial historic designation in 1999.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Now, in the US, the federal government has used the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill to bring a sudden halt to years of EV and battery manufacturing boosterism.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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The Trump administration has sought to dramatically restructure USAID by halting foreign assistance programs, laying off thousands of personnel, and preparing for the agency’s full absorption into the State Department by September.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
In 2019, two years before her death, Starr told the Miami Herald that the couple had once hoped to redevelop their triangle of homes in townhouses, but their plans were halted by the district’s controversial historic designation in 1999.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Noun
Health officials said hospitals were running out of fuel, food aid, and medicine, risking a halt to vital operations.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Now, in the US, the federal government has used the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill to bring a sudden halt to years of EV and battery manufacturing boosterism.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halt
Noun
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Charlotte’s office vacancy rate is at a standstill — but perhaps not for long — as the city’s office-using job sector grows and office space construction comes to a pause.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Still, on a partly sunny Saturday under a flood watch, dozens of volunteers overwhelmed a site near the Round Mountain Baptist Church outside of Leander, forcing traffic to a standstill as emergency personnel actively searched for missing people.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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The cessation of fighting between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is to allow humanitarian aid to reach the three areas.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Kids will enjoy the goat’s antics and the sweet surprise ending, and those of us who sometimes share Ada’s dreams will appreciate the reminder that a little chaos can be good for the soul.—
Caroline Carlson
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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After the film was released on Aug. 1, many fans noticed that the film's ending is different from the book's.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The tension continued to build until Mexico released the pressure with a set piece goal to break the deadlock in the 77th minute.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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But even his involvement hasn't broken the deadlock.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Noun
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There were fewer job cuts than usual at the end of the school year, causing payrolls to rise sharply after seasonal adjustments, Bank of America said in a research note.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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As of June 30, debt stood at 95.7 million euros, net of the IFRS 16 effect compared with 135.2 million euros at the end of June last year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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After announcing their predicament on social media on June 13, fans rallied support.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Luckily, Wayfair solved this predicament with its new apartment storefront, packed with storage solutions for living in a small space.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Analyst Colin Langan’s price target implies Tesla shares stand to lose nearly 64% from their latest close of $332.56 per share.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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At the close of each semester at my small liberal arts college, students bury themselves in the library, staking out study rooms, flipping through stacks of books and notes, and squinting at laptop screens.—
Moira Gleason,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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“Halt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halt. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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