DESISTED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

desisted

verb

past tense of desist

as in ceased

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The long nightmare might be over for South African producers, whose industry has been crippled for more than two years by the paralysis of a rebate program that for all intents and purposes had ceased to function.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The announcement came after the television pool of five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of ceased

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Sales were slightly below expectations, but the stock jumped 3% as traders concluded the demand for AI services remained strong.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The other two judges, Kelly and Tymkovich, concluded the NCAA made a sufficient showing under the factors governing stays pending appeal, including on the merits and irreparable harm.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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Far smaller rollouts of sophisticated light-duty driving systems from various auto companies have been available in limited markets in recent years, but have been discontinued.

— Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Late in the summer of 2012, Ahmed discontinued communication with both women.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of discontinued

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Just last month, Mazal Group itself — the hub of operations for the family business — terminated its business license in California.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
The company subsequently terminated the employee and referred the case to federal authorities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of terminated

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Nonetheless, the past year has, at the least, halted the gangs’ advance in the capital, according to one assessment.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
To cover the cost increases out of pocket, trucking firms have drawn down savings, redirected spending away from maintenance, or halted purchases of fuel-efficient trucks.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of halted

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Both were on full display on Sunday during, and then after, the Jets' victory over the Cleveland Browns that ended a three-game losing skid for the Jets and ended a three-game win streak for the Browns.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The rising 200-day at $139 sits just above it, and that's where buyers ended the selloff after the August breakout failed.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

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