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as in stops
to come to an end
the rain finally ceased, and we were able to continue the baseball game
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as in halts
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
cease chattering and get down to work, please
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
worked without cease for the betterment of humanity
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Recent Examples of ceases
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Once the answers become ossified, the questions become rhetorical, and the education ceases to cultivate the child’s capacities.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The same day Israel assassinated Nasrallah—Friday, September 27—Saree announced the group targeted Tel Aviv and Ashkelon with drones and missiles, vowing to continue such attacks until Israel ceases operations in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Despite gains from the academic recovery programs ESSER provided during the pandemic, Harvard's Center for Education Policy Research Faculty Director Tom Kane said students are potentially facing permanent damage from the closures if learning loss ceases to improve.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.
—Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Once the answers become ossified, the questions become rhetorical, and the education ceases to cultivate the child’s capacities.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The same day Israel assassinated Nasrallah—Friday, September 27—Saree announced the group targeted Tel Aviv and Ashkelon with drones and missiles, vowing to continue such attacks until Israel ceases operations in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Despite gains from the academic recovery programs ESSER provided during the pandemic, Harvard's Center for Education Policy Research Faculty Director Tom Kane said students are potentially facing permanent damage from the closures if learning loss ceases to improve.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceases
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The pair said they were resigned to staying in the shelter until the war ends.Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
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High on the agenda in Azerbaijan will be a global climate finance goal for after 2025, when the current goal of $100 billion per year expires.Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, chairs the Disney board’s succession planning committee, which is working to identify and prepare the company’s next leader before Iger’s contract expires.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Some similar dynamics inform the images of Jean-Michel Basquiat with which the exhibition concludes.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, Pete Alonso’s time with in Queens could be coming to end as soon as the Mets’ playoff run concludes.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
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The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
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For example, what happens if a witch dies midtrial?Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Cut back plants in fall, or earlier if the plant dies back from heat, to reduce leaf miner populations.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Ceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceases. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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