DESISTING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

desisting 1 of 2

adjective

as in ceasing

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desisting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of desist

as in discontinuing

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Adjective

What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025

Definition of dying

Verb

The bill is a response to the federal government’s discontinuing production of pennies.

— Jack Harvel August 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
The magazine claims that the company considered moving production of the four-door away from its primary factory in Stuttgart, Germany, as well as discontinuing it even sooner, before settling on gradually phasing out the model by 2030.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of discontinuing

Adjective

The truth is the lack of an over-the-top passing game isn’t surprising based on what Craig has showed in practice.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
The first game under Pritchard was an exciting one with the Cardinal passing game looking sharp with Warren running a balanced attack.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of passing

Verb

The Storm were just as bad from three-point range in the second half, finishing four of 22.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Messi scored eight goals in the recent World Cup, finishing second to France’s Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race and was a big reason Argentina reached the championship match.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of finishing

Adjective

The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.

— Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

Verb

But the index has stayed within 2% of the peak, the pullbacks so far halting a handful of points above what had been the top of the former multi-month range.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Harris credited Aledo’s coaching staff for halting the Panthers' offense in the second half.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of halting

Verb

But the company confirmed earlier this week that the property owner is terminating the lease before its expiration.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Versatile full-back Joao Cancelo, meanwhile, has joined permanently after mutually terminating his contract at Al Hilal — following his second loan spell at Barca last season.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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