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adjective

as in ceasing

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verb

present participle of desist
as in discontinuing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desisting
  1. dying
  2. discontinuing
  3. passing
  4. finishing
  5. closing
  6. ceasing
  7. halting
  8. terminating
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
  • Connecticut State Colleges and Universities is discontinuing the investigation into a complaint of bullying and workplace intimidation against Central Connecticut State University President Zulma Toro following her resignation.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The brand has committed to discontinuing large-format liquid laundry bottles by 2030.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of discontinuing
Adjective
  • Running back Ousmane Kromah has 565 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while receivers Jayvan Boggs, Duce Robinson and Michai Danzy can all make plays in the passing game.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Bo Nix continues to struggle to get the passing game going and Seattle’s defense remains among the league’s best across most major statistical categories, making this a tough matchup on a short week.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of passing
Verb
  • The Chargers made the playoffs a year ago with an 11-5 record, finishing second in the AFC West.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Benita Sills is senior editor and Fred Arelaro is finishing editor.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of finishing
Adjective
  • The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.
    — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of closing
Verb
  • Calvin lives in Snook’s Arm, a community on the verge of ceasing to exist.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Scanlon told me Friday afternoon that Pattis will try to enjoin him from ceasing the payments.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of ceasing
Verb
  • Marshall has consistently voted against Senate War Powers Resolutions aimed at halting or restricting military operations in Iran.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The scale of the decline triggered a circuit breaker, temporarily halting trading on the exchange — a frequent occurrence this year in a stock market dominated by just two stocks.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of halting
Verb
  • Nigeria introduced a new discount on fuel, reigniting fierce debate over the wisdom of terminating a long-running subsidy program three years ago.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Last year, the Republican administration began suddenly terminating the legal status of thousands of international students, detaining and deporting many of them.
    — Annie Ma, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
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