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desists

Definition of desistsnext
present tense third-person singular of desist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desists
Verb
  • The world never ceases to produce grist for discussion.
    Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Rithy has made several films about the Cambodian victims of the Khmer Rouge era, but here the focus seems to be on the crucible of disillusionment through which everyone must pass when the world ceases to cohere with our vision of it.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • If the Senate terminates the filibuster procedure, debate on legislation would be limited.
    George Petras, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Notably, the facilities at the summit are closed from late October through the beginning of May; during this time of year, the train terminates at Waumbek Station, which sits at 4,000 feet.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The sheer finishes help soften the boldness of the red and make the white appear airy instead of stark.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • When the promotional whirlwind finishes, what’s next for Hadi?
    Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That concludes today’s newsletter.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Per the civil suit, the first group would automatically receive payments within 90 days, while the second group will need to complete a form once the initial payout period concludes.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The team that stops the run and mitigates mistakes will win this one.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The group stops to talk to one who took a fall while riding his bike in his neighborhood.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The sessions will take place as the IDFA Forum discontinues the conventional post-pitch feedback format.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Nissan discontinues Ariya electric SUV after 3 years.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The order temporarily halts enforcement of the law on cruise ships while the appeals process moves forward, her email noted.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Judge halts end of deportation protections for South Sudanese.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • If the state ends HHAP, the county hopes to find other sources of revenue to fund the shelters and other homeless programs, either from the general fund or elsewhere, said Kim Nava, a county spokesperson.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Desists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desists. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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