Synonyms

ceased

American

[seest] / sist /

adjective

stopped or ended; discontinued.

The vehicles and drivers from the ceased bus routes will be used to help provide rail replacement bus services.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of cease.

Other Word Forms

unceased adjective

Etymology

Origin of ceased

cease + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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He now says that in future, he would avoid flying via the Gulf hubs, even once hostilities have ceased – because he has "no faith" the region's troubles would end there.

From BBC

Speaking to reporters ahead of the meeting, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would help keep sea lanes open, but only if fighting ceased.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bright yellow star had by now ceased to look extraordinary, so what—and then I knew what was wrong.

From Literature

Crude oil prices have surged, and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but ceased, sending energy importers in search of alternate sources.

From Los Angeles Times

"The government has ceased its functions" it said, adding that Randrianirina will appoint a new prime minister "in line with the provisions stipulated by the constitution".

From BBC

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