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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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

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

"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

He also said that he hadn't said that he was a "practising" barrister and that his professional affiliation with Lextel Solicitors had "ceased a long time ago".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

They waited until the vibrations of its lumbering footsteps ceased before daring to move.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

ceased

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