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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
Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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
Verb
Doors shut, the cabin seals up tight, and outside noise ceases.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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 delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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But he has been hurt far too frequently over his four seasons in Chicago for the Bears not to seek an upgrade this offseason when Jenkins’ rookie contract expires.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the promotion expires, customers in the extended home delivery zone will see an extended range delivery fee.Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 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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Merchandise sold at Steinbrenner Field will also be Rays-specific after spring training concludes.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The report concludes that the current risk level in the affected region of the DRC is high.Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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When his grandmother dies, the 12-year-old must return to live with his estranged family.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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And when the insured person dies, all of the policy value goes to the beneficiaries tax-free.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceases. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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