cessations

noun

Definition of cessationsnext
plural of cessation
as in endings
the stopping of a process or activity the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief

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  1. closures
  2. conclusions
  3. shutdowns
  4. closes
Noun
  • Origin Materials continues to focus on developing its PET caps and closures business and scaling its biomass conversion technology.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The coat has functional button closures in addition to the belt for a more tailored fit.
    Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of closures
Noun
  • Their conclusions are based on more than four years of observations.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • People who on their own wantonly take an IQ test often jump to false conclusions based on taking one test at one point in time.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • Office and school shutdowns created a ripple effect that struck restaurants and other businesses that depended on a bustling downtown.
    Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Power companies in other states are increasingly using preemptive shutdowns as the climate has heated up and dried out, extending the wildfire season to year-round.
    Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of shutdowns
Noun
  • The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of closes
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