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paused

VERB

wait, delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hesitate interrupt shake waver

STRONG

cease deliberate desist discontinue drop halt reflect rest sideline suspend

WEAK

break it up call time catch one's breath come to standstill hold back put on hold stop briefly take a break take a breather take five take ten think twice

Antonyms

STRONG

carry on continue do go keep on restart rise

WEAK

persist

Example Sentences

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The Home Office has paused returns to Afghanistan, as there is currently no diplomatic mission to the UK.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

President Trump abruptly paused Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday night, citing progress in nuclear talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"Project Freedom... will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," he added.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Filming on the Hulu reality series paused in mid-March after the Draper City Police Department in Utah launched an investigation that involved Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

He paused as if the fact pained him.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman