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as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in ceases
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the private eye abruptly halted his surveillance of the building upon being spotted by his subject
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as in ends
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in limps
to walk while favoring one leg
even with her twisted ankle, she managed to halt along and complete her Walk for Peace
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as in hesitates
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
she was often confused, halting between the responsibilities of her job and the demands of her home life
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as in jams
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
negotiations are at a halt, with neither management nor the union budging on the issue of salary limits
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
gardening came to a halt during the week of solid rain
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Recent Examples of halts
Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Hunter’s burly arm halts Anunoby mid-motion.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Hunter’s burly arm halts Anunoby mid-motion.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Hunter’s burly arm halts Anunoby mid-motion.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Hunter’s burly arm halts Anunoby mid-motion.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Hunter’s burly arm halts Anunoby mid-motion.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Hunter’s burly arm halts Anunoby mid-motion.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Hunter’s burly arm halts Anunoby mid-motion.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Hunter’s burly arm halts Anunoby mid-motion.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halts
Noun
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As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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With the holidays approaching, many are preparing for time off and planning ahead for the widespread business and store closures that typically occur.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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More closures are possible closer to the countdown.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Nair’s work often explored themes of moral conflict, existential dilemmas, and the intricate dynamics of rural life, reflecting his deep understanding of his cultural milieu.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Yet, with these advancements come significant ethical dilemmas—bias in algorithms, job displacement, privacy concerns and potential misuse of technology.—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Halts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halts. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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