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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
While Tesla’s automotive innovation has stalled, Chinese companies are releasing one affordable, high-tech model after another. — Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Hammond, a longtime veteran of crypto politics in Washington, DC, added that the delay announced this week by Thune also reflected a successful strategy by banks and other crypto opponents to drag out the CLARITY Act debate and stall its passage. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Noun
The focus on a stopgap spending bill comes as more entrepreneurial bipartisan efforts stall. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 July 2026 Republicans are relying on the budget reconciliation process, which enables approval on a majority vote in Congress, bypassing the Senate's ability to filibuster the measure t o stall or kill it. — ABC News, 22 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
  • About three seconds later, while the man is on the ground, a male officer standing over him appears to fire three rounds, and the man stops moving.
    — Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
  • Three gunshots are heard as the man stops moving, the video shows.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 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
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  • Since then, Harvick has joined Mike Joy and former driver and teammate Clint Bowyer in the FOX Sports booth, calling the action in the NASCAR Cup Series telecasts that air on FOX.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • In the burgundy booth of a diner, John Lozier leaned in, lowered his voice and asked his friend a question he's carried for nearly two weeks.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026
Definition of booth
Noun
  • Paramount would have faced a similar delay, likely pushing any appellate relief into early 2027.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • Commuters may expect delays, or opt for different routes using what McCabe expects MoDOT to recommend — I-435, or 85th Street.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of delay
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  • Large cracks appeared on major roads, including an elevated highway, and a goods train derailed, according to NHK, while rail ‌services were halted and flights grounded.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Novelis, an aluminum supplier, restarted production last month at a New York facility — a plan that supplies Ford's F-150 truck line — after two fires halted activity.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of halt
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  • Germany crashed out of the tournament in a shock Round of 32 defeat to underdog Paraguay after a dramatic penalty shootout.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Multiple people were injured, including one critically, after a seaplane with 11 people aboard, crashed off the coast of Washington state, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and local authorities.
    — ABC NEWS, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of crash
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  • Red pandas Ruby and cubs in their nest box at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
  • Fickell resolved to be more present as well, whether sitting in on more position group meetings, hosting interview podcasts with incoming transfers or talking smack on the tee box.
    — Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • Spence, 36, hasn’t fought since the 2023 stoppage loss to Terence Crawford, and this comeback is being staged at 160 pounds after starting life as a 158-pound catchweight.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Keo Channet, deputy president of the Hi-Tech Apparel workers’ union, told Kiripost the stoppage effectively amounts to a shutdown of the company’s Cambodia operations.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of stoppage

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