as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Recent Examples of cessation
After several days of intense fighting, a cessation of hostilities was announced, with Trump taking credit.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Two likely causes are an increase in food availability due to the recent wet winters (more rain leads to more plants and seeds, which lead to healthy rodent populations), and a cessation of the distemper epidemic that has decimated the populations of these animals in the Bay Area in recent years.
—Alison Hermance, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
The $50 million in anticipated revenue would go to tobacco cessation efforts and the state’s Medicaid program.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Two likely causes are an increase in food availability due to the recent wet winters (more rain leads to more plants and seeds, which lead to healthy rodent populations), and a cessation of the distemper epidemic that has decimated the populations of these animals in the Bay Area in recent years.
—Alison Hermance, Mercury News, 17 June 2025
The $50 million in anticipated revenue would go to tobacco cessation efforts and the state’s Medicaid program.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
Noun
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Combine that with a high-interest-rate environment and uncertainty over peace in the Middle East, spending came to a halt.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Over the years, the lighthouse was used as a museum and a coffee shop, but erosion from the sea forced that to come to a halt.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
Noun
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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The series came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, July 23, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned season 7’s winners.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In fact… The Chinese military does use Nvidia chips, according to research by Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, which analyzed 66,000 military purchasing records to come to that conclusion.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Wakefern is offering two for $9 through July 20, followed by two for $10 deals through the end of July.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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For victims’ families, a death sentence is not the end of a journey but the beginning of one.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Detour: Drivers can take 27th or 35th avenues to Yorkshire Drive or Deer Valley Road to avoid the closure.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Heavy rainfall in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula caused flash flooding and road closures on July 23, 2024.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 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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Electric vehicle giant Tesla and Google parent Alphabet were the first two of the Magnificent Seven to report earnings after the close.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Specific governance, planning and training for HR professionals who are often on the front lines of contentious interactions and high-risk terminations, among other conflict management scenarios.—
Control Risks,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The terminations come as the Trump administration is under fire for not releasing information in the Jeffrey Epstein case.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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