desists

verb

Definition of desistsnext
present tense third-person singular of desist
as in ceases

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desists
  1. ceases
  2. finishes
  3. concludes
  4. stops
  5. halts
  6. ends
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
Definition of ceases
Verb
  • But on this night, as Fernandez finishes his dinner, Joe goes to his room and turns down the bed.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Wherever Moss finishes his football career, the school will have a class athlete.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of finishes
Verb
  • Merchandise sold at Steinbrenner Field will also be Rays-specific after spring training concludes.
    Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The report concludes that the current risk level in the affected region of the DRC is high.
    Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of concludes
Verb
  • About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of stops
Verb
  • Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of halts
Verb
  • There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ends
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