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ceased

[seest] / sist /
ADJECTIVE
finished
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped
STRONG
accomplished achieved compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated
WEAK
brought about come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incomplete
WEAK
unfinished

Example Sentences

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The notice maintains that the U.S. ceased combat operations when the two countries agreed to a temporary cease-fire on April 7 that has since been extended.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Rodent issues at Angel Stadium had ceased since a 2007 report in The Times that the stadium had been cited 118 times for vermin violations in the previous two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Administrators Kroll said 154 stores have ceased trading and more than 1,300 staff have been "notified of redundancy", though concession outlets and its European stores will remain open for now.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

"Production of ozone-depleting substances has pretty much ceased around the world except for this one use, which is when you have a chemical you convert into something else."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Such a circumstance could only exasperate farther, and, when he ceased, the colour rose into her cheeks, and she said:

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen