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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He said many journalists "disapproved" of past coverage, but "could not ignore" instructions from higher-ups -- until they ceased in recent weeks.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

MLV lost its San Diego franchise, which ceased operations after the 2026 season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“As astonished observers have not ceased pointing out, the combination of round receptacle jutting into an upright wall unmistakably resembles a huge toilet.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The TGJones restructure comes after another brand owned by Modella Capital ceased to operate in the UK and Ireland.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

After some time, the wind ceased, leaving a steady drumming of rain and a sense of peace.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

ceased

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