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verb

Definition of stallnext
1
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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2
as in to die
to stop functioning the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside

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stall

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noun

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as in booth

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as in delay

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Recent Examples of stall
Verb
But as each side accused the other of violating the ceasefire, negotiations stalled. — Toqa Ezzidin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Bergvall, 20, is only a year older than Vuskovic, and his progress has stalled. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
On Monday, a woman who briefly sheltered at Kim’s stall called to thank the family for keeping her safe. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 28 July 2026 The ride will stake its claim as the world's fastest spinning coaster, tallest spinning coaster, fastest inversion, longest stall inversion, first floorless spinning coaster and the first upside-down launch. — Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stall
  1. stop
  2. die
  3. booth
  4. delay
  5. halt
  6. crash
  7. box
  8. stoppage
Verb
  • The project has drawn fierce local opposition in the mostly agricultural communities south of San Jose where it will be built, and the agency has temporarily stopped construction on it in advance of a court hearing in September.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Three minutes later, Son put away a volley after Carles Gil stopped a ball at the end line and whipped a cross into the center of the box.
    — Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of stop
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  • The lab got its start with studies of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the 1900s, when ranchers and cattle were dying from the then-unknown disease.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The New Empire, died today, July 21, in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of die
Noun
  • According to Montgomery County police, the investigation began after two students discovered a video camera in the control booth of Walter Johnson High School's theater April 7.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Juan Rivera tried mate for the first time from his now wife Tiffany, who whipped it up for him while manning a beverage booth at a music festival.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of booth
Noun
  • While most of Saturday should see play continue, there may be a delay on Sunday before play can resume in the afternoon.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That phase will include the removal of bridges, among other heavy items that will cause delays, and take … a long time.
    — Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of delay
Verb
  • Toyota has production facilities there, with production now halted at its Tahara plant for five days through Friday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His far-right allies were more vocal, demanding the prime minister convene the Cabinet to reject the plan and halt its implementation altogether.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Sets up to 8 feet have been crashing on a narrow stretch of the beach, which is close to the spot where a 5-year-old girl drowned last month after a big wave pulled her into the ocean.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • On Thursday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety published a list of the most dangerous vehicles to crash in as well as get hit by, which is a level of detail the group rarely explores, but is extremely important.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026
Definition of crash
Noun
  • Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige reacted to the sequel’s box-office success in a new interview with Variety.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At least one drop box, at Indian Trail Library, is within an evacuation zone and has been closed.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • Djordje Mihailovic scored in the final minute of first-half stoppage time and Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, Salkilld has not seen the judges scorecards, picking up stoppage victories over Nasrat Haqparast (KO), Jamie Mullarkey (submission), and Beneil Dariush (TKO).
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of stoppage

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