CESSATION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

cessation

noun

se-ˈsā-shən

Definition of cessation

as in halt

the stopping of a process or activity the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief

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Recent Examples of cessation But that was wartime—and the cessation of hostilities generated new complexities. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 There were also successful campaigns in Colorado and other states to increase the price of tobacco, a policy move proven to reduce smoking in adults and youth and fund prevention and cessation efforts. — Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026 Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cessation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation

Noun

Ideally, a reciprocal halt in long-range air and missile attacks could then be replicated across other sectors—maritime, commercial, and transportation—thus forming the basis of a broader aerial cease-fire.

— Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
President Iliana Yotova called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Black Sea and a moratorium on drone attacks against commercial and civilian infrastructure, following the latest drone attacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

Spanish police have recovered three religious artworks stolen from churches in Valladolid over the summer, bringing the case one step closer to a miraculously happy ending.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Lil’ Randy shouts repeatedly as he is hauled off, a great ending to a pretty great episode.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

The buyer of Lindy’s could keep the old-school steakhouse running, rebrand it or pursue other options for the property, with a sale expected to close by the end of the year.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026
The stunning eat-in kitchen is updated with high end custom cabinetry, a center island with room for seating on one side and a workspace surrounding the kitchen sink.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

In Bologna, the disorders led to the precautionary closure of the railway station.

— Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The Idaho Statesman reported this week on several shakeups to the restaurant scenes in the Treasure Valley and McCall, from the closure of a 44-year-old McCall institution to openings in Boise, Meridian, Kuna and Nampa.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of closure

Noun

In a recent rare interview with chum Matthew McConaughey, Bryan suggested that his songwriting-and-touring tear since leaving the Navy may be coming to a close soon.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
The analysts did lower their price target to $89 from $107 — still 45% higher than Friday's close.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of close

Noun

Wrongful termination claims in the tech world are common immediately preceding large funding rounds as investors seek to optimize financial metrics.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Then, discover the cryptography protecting it, map TLS termination points, understand certificate and PKI dependencies, identify legacy systems, test hybrid mechanisms and measure what’s actually being negotiated.

— Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026