cease
verb (used without object)
to stop; discontinue.
will cease
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future tenseof cease.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“If America builds superintelligence, America will cease to exist, as will China and all other countries,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
OnPoint Logistics will cease operations at its San Francisco location and cut 96 jobs, according to a government filing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
"As of today, Have a Nice Stay will cease operation temporarily," the sign said, saying they would notify customers who had ordered books online of further arrangements.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Glassblowing will cease at Bristol Blue Glass on Friday, while the shop itself is expected to close by the end of May.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Eventually, that expansion will cease, and gravity will cause the universe to contract.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
