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 goal was to have planes on the ground and crew members checked into their hotels when the airline announced it had ceased operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after a failed rescue effort collapsed, ending the airline’s 34-year run and leaving thousands of workers and travelers facing immediate disruption at the start of peak summer travel planning.

From Salon • May 2, 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

As quickly as it had started, the noise ceased.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

ceased

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