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screeching halt

NOUN
full stop
Synonyms
WEAK
dead stop decimal point dot full point period point
NOUN
halt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cutoff freeze interruption layoff letup pause postponement standstill termination
STRONG
arrest break close impasse stand stop
WEAK
breakoff grinding halt screaming halt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continuation
STRONG
beginning start
WEAK
endurance go perseverance
NOUN
stop
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bar block break conclusion pause
STRONG
barricade blockade cease cessation check close closing control cutoff discontinuation ending fence finish freeze hindrance layoff letup lull plug roadblock standstill stay stoppage termination wall
WEAK
blank wall breakoff brick wall desistance grinding halt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continuation
STRONG
advance aid assistance beginning commencement go help initiation introduction opening start

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The pandemic brought Airbnb’s growth to a screeching halt in early 2020 and caused $1 billion in cancellations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Her tenure at the outlet came to a screeching halt after reports of her alleged romance with Kennedy, 71, surfaced last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

But while his career ground to a screeching halt, authorities have been silent on the investigation into Rivas Hernandez's death.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Agency for International Development to a screeching halt this week.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2025

The driver slammed on the brakes, and the rear of the sports car fishtailed all the way around until it slid to a screeching halt against the curb.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti