as in ending
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1
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
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.
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Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
In the wake of Spirit Airlines suddenly ceasing operations on May 2, another airline is offering new direct flights – with three new routes coming to Pittsburgh International Airport.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
The album consists of 10 tracks where the challenge has been to evolve without ceasing to be myself.
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Sarah Moreno
may 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.
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Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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.
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Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.
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Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.
—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
In the wake of Spirit Airlines suddenly ceasing operations on May 2, another airline is offering new direct flights – with three new routes coming to Pittsburgh International Airport.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
The album consists of 10 tracks where the challenge has been to evolve without ceasing to be myself.
—
Sarah Moreno
may 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.
—
Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
Adjective
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What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?
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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.
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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As a means of halting the German and his squad made up of La Masia products such as Lamine Yamal, Spain internationals, and international veterans, Real Madrid president has brought back Jose Mourinho.
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On Friday, Russian authorities in Crimea announced a state of emergency after halting all fuel sales to civilians in response to Ukrainian attacks earlier in the week.
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Taylor, now in his 16th season out of Virginia Tech, is the only quarterback in NFL history with 10,000-plus passing yards, 2,000-plus rushing yards, 70-plus passing TDs, 20-plus rushing TDs and fewer than 35 interceptions.
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The two groups aren’t just growing at different speeds—they’re moving apart with every passing year, and the absolute distance between them grows faster as both numbers get larger.
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In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
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Efraín Juárez, then the coach of Pumas, was asked about the possibility of his team ending a long title drought.
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In an interview with Daily Mail in February 2017, Smith's mother, Virgie Arthur, shared that her daughter once worked at the popular chain restaurant before quitting to work as an exotic dancer at the Executive Suite.
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Marcello Hernández recalls quitting soccer to pursue comedy Speaking of the World Cup, Hernández recently attended the Colombia-Portugal match in Miami.
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
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With her 180-day mandate as interim president expiring, Rodríguez insists search-and-rescue operations remain active, dismissing residents’ accounts of delays and equipment shortages.
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Decodo’s data found discounts arriving as fast as 15 minutes after abandonment, with most offers expiring within 24 to 72 hours.
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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