DISCONTINUANCES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

discontinuances

noun

plural of discontinuance

as in cessations

the stopping of a process or activity the possible discontinuance of one of the town's big holiday traditions

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Noun

Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.

— Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

Definition of cessations

Noun

The main reason the Giants have a chance to win every week, though, despite all their injuries and heart-stopping endings, is that Jameis Winston is playing well as their starting quarterback.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Dramatic — and sometimes controversial — endings were the story of a wild college football Saturday, with late-game calls deciding some outcomes and potentially having an effect on how the College Football Playoff shapes up a couple months from now.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of endings

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That was March 2020, when the CEOs of General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler tried to coordinate production halts over Covid-19 fears, only to be warned by their lawyers that doing so could violate antitrust rules.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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Certain streets and neighborhoods may be affected by demonstrations, police operations, or temporary closures, but the disruption is not necessarily city-wide.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
It’s known for its durable fabric, roomy pockets, sturdy closures and often a contrasting collar.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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