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
Advertisement The agreement remains fragile, however, with fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatening to undermine one of its key provisions—a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
24 June 2026
Tobacco control strategies – smoking cessation programs, health warnings, increased taxes on tobacco products, bans on tobacco purchases by minors and smoking in public place – have been especially successful in reducing deaths from lung cancer.
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Arthur Cosby,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
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Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Victoria Eastwood,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cessation
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
24 June 2026
Tobacco control strategies – smoking cessation programs, health warnings, increased taxes on tobacco products, bans on tobacco purchases by minors and smoking in public place – have been especially successful in reducing deaths from lung cancer.
—
Arthur Cosby,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
—
Victoria Eastwood,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
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Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
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Instead of presenting a conclusion alone, the system can show the factors that contributed to a recommendation, including the data used, operational constraints considered, and alternative options that were evaluated.
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The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
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Iran’s closure and America’s subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz locked in a fifth of the world’s oil supply.
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Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
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Soon, it will be known if the 54-year-old continues to lead the USMNT as his contract is set to expire after the World Cup comes to a close.
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The United States' run in the 2026 World Cup has come to a close after a 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday.
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An arbitrator overturned the university’s termination, ordering them to reinstate the professor of justice studies.
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But the Supreme Court reversed those rulings, saying in a 6-3 decision that immigrants from Syria and Haiti are not entitled to judicial orders postponing the terminations of their temporary deportation protections.
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In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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