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

Last week, the “Save Me” singer paused his Salt Lake City concert to announce the hiatus.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

He then paused the "period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 days" to April 6, citing ongoing diplomatic talks.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

It shelves a photograph you paused over, a dish you ate three summers ago, a flavor combination you praised enthusiastically in public and then apparently continued discussing with yourself in private.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026

The Pathways trial was originally due to start recruiting participants in January 2026 but was paused because of the legal action.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Before I left the house, I paused to look around at my room, its walls covered with Essa Lightborne fan art, ATO art, and the framed printout of the “Bye Forever, I Guess” text.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows