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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
endless complaints stalled the process of selecting the winning design for the memorial
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as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside
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as in delay
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Recent Examples of stall
Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Meanwhile, the choir stalls were covered in roses, lilies, and alpine violets.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 July 2025
After a decade of steady global growth, Tesla’s sales have stalled over the past year, dropping 13% in the first quarter.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Verb
Her memories — of swap meet stalls, junk drawers and family hustle — form the scaffolding of the exhibit and current events its backdrop.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Meanwhile, the choir stalls were covered in roses, lilies, and alpine violets.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Noun
Besides, talking this out has helped Charlie stall.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 July 2025
After a decade of steady global growth, Tesla’s sales have stalled over the past year, dropping 13% in the first quarter.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stall
Verb
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Dispatchers told the man to stop at a nearby gas station.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Verb
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If their parents died, the sisters would split their inheritance.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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The department’s homicide unit is investigating the death, as is the department’s protocol when someone dies while in custody.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The Pride Festival happens over two days and will feature live music from Kehlani and Kim Petras, vendor booths, food and more.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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And with Skepta ready to settle the score in the booth, the U.S./U.K. rap rivalry might just be heading toward its most lyrical chapter yet.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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News of the autopsy report’s delay comes as family and friends gathered to lay Peoples to rest at a public funeral viewing on Friday, July 11, in Aliceville.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Elite performances have been on display, but much of the spotlight has been on delays caused by heatwaves and lightning storms, welfare concerns from coaches and players, attendance figures and questions around commercial integrity.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Earlier that day, another drone crashed near the airport in Kirkuk, which was previously hit four days earlier with rockets in another unclaimed attack.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The wrong-way driver crashed head-on into another car near Esters Boulevard, according to police.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Look for shoes that come in multiple widths, to prevent toe jamming, and make sure your feet have plenty of room in the toe box (this will also help stop blisters in their tracks).—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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And lastly, the thick slice mushrooms come in a 10lb cardboard box labeled with Peeters Mushroom Farm.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Local administrations have no control over train stoppages.—
Ayah Imran,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Fundora won that fight by stoppage in the ninth round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Stall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stall. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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