cease
verb (used without object)
to stop; discontinue.
has ceased
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present perfectof cease (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Facing the sea, Havana's famous Malecon seawall has ceased to be a promenade for tourists or lovers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
It has ceased trading while administrators "undertake a detailed review of the company's assets and liabilities and explore the best route", he added.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
It would probably be accurate to say that by becoming continuous war has ceased to exist.
From "1984" by George Orwell
