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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Oil prices slipped, with Brent crude down 1.5% to $110.39, after President Donald Trump paused military action on Iran.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The US Embassy in Kampala, Uganda, said it had temporarily paused all visa services, and that impacted applicants had been notified.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Not long ago, the Diamondbacks paused a game for a moment to announce over the public address system that Vargas had been named the National League player of the month for April.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Motability boss Andrew Miller said the "Drive Smart" programme was introduced to help reduce accidents and manage insurance costs, but had been paused amid concerns and "anxiety" from users.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Treebaun paused the screen on the image of a wide-eyed John Wilkes Booth and turned back to the class.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin