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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paused

Although Gov. Greg Abbott has paused grid connections and environmental permitting for data centers, analysts say decisions on grid connections and other permits could resume before the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

As a result, he has paused recruitment for new jobs while investing in more robotic assembly.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

The global bond selloff paused and Treasury yields edged lower ahead of Fed minutes due Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

“Mr. O’Malley spun his ever-present cigar, paused for just a second and replied, ‘I want to be remembered for planting a tree.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

My first instinct was to grab Elliot and run, but there was something about that camera that felt weirdly familiar, so I paused.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin