ceasing 1 of 2

adjective

as in ending

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ceasing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of cease
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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2
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
Verb
With the rain ceasing by Saturday evening, however, many suburbs went on with their fireworks as planned. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions. — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 May 2026 The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 May 2026 In the wake of Spirit Airlines suddenly ceasing operations on May 2, another airline is offering new direct flights – with three new routes coming to Pittsburgh International Airport. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 7 May 2026 The album consists of 10 tracks where the challenge has been to evolve without ceasing to be myself. — Sarah Moreno may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceasing
  1. dying
  2. stopping
  3. halting
  4. passing
  5. ending
  6. quitting
  7. closing
  8. expiring
Adjective
  • What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of dying
Verb
  • Nikki Rodriguez’s character might still technically be dating Alex, but that isn’t stopping her from flirting with his brother after confessing her love in the season 2 finale.
    — Kat Pettibone, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The flight originated in El Paso, Texas, after stopping at Opa-locka Executive Airport in Miami-Dade County.
    — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • Under such an approach, negotiations would focus first on halting the production and advancement of nuclear weapons, rather than demanding the dismantlement of North Korea's existing arsenal at the outset.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Mail-in ballots in Kansas will have three days after Election Day to arrive at election offices after the Kansas Court of Appeals upheld an earlier decision halting the new law that would remove the grace period.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of halting
Adjective
  • While big-money additions like outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips and inside linebacker Devin Lloyd are expected to excel, the Panthers have also seen some young defenders step up in the passing game.
    — Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The appearance of a stale passing game could always be freshened, sure, but even that’s rooted in what is more obviously a stale running game.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of passing
Verb
  • Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That could prove to be true after all thanks to the improbable return of Owens, who shocked the world by coming back just a year and a half after what appeared to be career-ending neck surgery.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ending
Verb
  • And in 1992, nine months into unemployment after quitting her decade-long career in wealth management, tacos became the gateway to entrepreneurship.
    — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Stock plan provisions relating to death are usually more employee-friendly than those for other types of job termination, such as being laid off, getting fired, or quitting to work for another company.
    — Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of quitting
Adjective
  • Banijay Group received €801M from the deal, including a payment of €625M from RedBird IMI and a €176M pre-closing dividend.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Definition of closing
Verb
  • However, without a clear option behind him in the A’s organization, Heim may be too valuable to trade, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Barcelona, constrained by Financial Fair Play, aims to renew Torres' contract but cannot offer a new deal until September, despite his current one expiring in 2027.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of expiring

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