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
Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
That is in the ballpark of the number of people who exited last month as a result of Paramount TV Studios ceasing operations, with its slate taken over by CBS Studios — despite ABC Signature being larger than PTVS, and the Disney consolidation spanning two different areas.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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In other cases, like with Adept, what’s left of the startup is also ceasing to develop models (its deal with Amazon is now under FTC scrutiny).
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
That is in the ballpark of the number of people who exited last month as a result of Paramount TV Studios ceasing operations, with its slate taken over by CBS Studios — despite ABC Signature being larger than PTVS, and the Disney consolidation spanning two different areas.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Opposing productivity means stopping progress.William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The work stoppage is halting the flow of a wide variety of goods over the docks of almost all cargo ports from Maine to Texas.Allison Morrow, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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The work stoppage is halting the flow of a wide variety of goods over the docks of almost all cargo ports from Maine to Texas.Allison Morrow, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hitting into a season-ending double play or otherwise being retired wouldn’t have undone all of Alonso’s achievements with the Mets.Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, investors are bracing for 2024 election results, which will impact trillions in expiring tax cuts after 2025, among other economic policies.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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One of the matters on the agenda was whether six board members whose terms were expiring, including Thompson, would keep their positions.Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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One of these strategies includes discontinuing certain vehicle trims without much notice.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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If certain medications are causing your pale poop, your healthcare provider may recommend discontinuing them or prescribing alternative medications to you to help alleviate your symptoms.Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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In this instance, familiarity does not breed contempt but fosters an affection that deepens with every passing year.Nick Foulkes, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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With each passing year, the concept of a lifelong career has become increasingly obsolete.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Ceasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceasing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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