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

As he paused, passionate cheers and clapping could be heard from his fans.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The announcement follows news earlier this month that production on the film had been temporarily paused so Reeves could focus on dealing with the family matter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

A few hundred yards farther he maneuvered around a set of antitank obstacles and paused near a tree line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Before we wrapped up the call, Rodriguez paused for a moment when I asked her what Puerto Rico means to her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

He paused as if the fact pained him.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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