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as in stalling
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in ceasing
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 ending
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in limping
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 hesitating
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 faltering
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as in stopping
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Recent Examples of halting
Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
In 2021, that grid failed during an extreme winter storm, causing at least 57 deaths and halting production at chipmakers like Samsung and NXP.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Discard all these non-halting machines.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
In 2021, that grid failed during an extreme winter storm, causing at least 57 deaths and halting production at chipmakers like Samsung and NXP.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Goldman Sachs says surging investment in AI among the S&P 500 companies is diverting funds from stock buybacks, halting their usual yearly growth.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Goldman Sachs says surging investment in AI among the S&P 500 companies is diverting funds from stock buybacks, halting their usual yearly growth.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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With the job market faltering and new tariffs adding uncertainty to the economy, futures markets are pricing in as many as two additional cuts — totaling 75 basis points — by the end of the year, according to the CME FedWatch tool, which tracks investor expectations for Fed policy.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Washington — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Raya’s early struggles come through in how his shot-stopping has trended over his time at Arsenal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service advises slowing down and using low beam headlights if driving in dense fog as well as allowing for extra stopping distance between vehicles.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Club retailers still face pressure, though, including an uncertain job market and tariffs.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Much like the enthusiasm the upstart team has generated from those fans this season, their outlook toward an uncertain offseason was as positive as can be.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Calls for full voting rights increased after the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro, 70, was found guilty on all five counts he was charged with — attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organization, attempted violent abolition of the democratic rule of law and two counts relating to destruction of state property.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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The situation is impossible, irresolute— the B.J. Vineses and priests of the world shouldn’t get to walk away scot free.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
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The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2024
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Naturally, the Chargers' medical staff will check things out, but this could be season-ending for the Los Angeles running back.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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As summertime comes to a close, the autumnal equinox reminds us that every ending is also the beginning of something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some analysts express hope the Bay Area’s innovation economy can help steady the region’s wobbly job market, especially if cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence spark hiring in this region.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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And then last weekend against USF, Fitzgerald tracked down a wobbly pass from Byrum Brown, who was pressured by Akheem Mesidor, and came down with the ball in the second quarter.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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And that was the report that recommended the abolishment of the coroner system.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Halting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halting. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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