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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Whether in Kyiv or Khan Younis, war has ceased to be a mechanism for conflict resolution and has instead become a perpetuator of instability, humiliation and loss.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

In a ‘final blow,’ the 97-year-old Palisadian-Post newspaper has ceased publication as Pacific Palisades works to recover from the January fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

This reflects a belief that broad military actions against Iran will have ceased and that the removal of active warfare will spark a relief rally.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

But the court heard that, two months later, the family received a letter from the council stating that maintenance of Theo's plan would be ceased with immediate effect.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

As we pulled into the driveway, she finally ceased her endless monologue.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

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