stall 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to die
to stop functioning the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stall

2 of 2

noun

1
as in booth

Related Words
2
as in delay

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stall
Verb
Telle is viewed as having strong relationships with senators on Capitol Hill, which could prove important as the administration works to confirm Army nominees stalled in the Senate. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Left unmanaged, that heat can threaten chip performance or damage them all together, and stall the momentum of the AI race entirely. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
Girls buy a rakhi from a roadside stall in Nagaon District, Assam, India, on August 26, 2026, ahead of Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The fragrant smoke from the grill will guide you to street stall Tacos Don José, at the edge of La Americana, famous for its tasty tacos de birria and enfrijoladas. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 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
  • New England had a 3rd-and-1 close to midfield, but its rush attempt was stopped cold and the Patriots punted.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Republicans edge out Democrats on keeping people safe, crime prevention, and reducing and stopping violent crime.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of stop
Verb
  • Hanna also experienced tragedy, when one of her horses died in transit.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Mamdani’s plan to join families of those who died during the attacks has been met with significant pushback.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of die
Noun
  • While the other three were in the booth, Votto watched from the dugout level and weighed in not just on what happened on the field, but with some of the less serious parts about the game, including a claim to have never eaten nachos.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to dual primary suites on the main and upstairs levels, a lower floor hosts plush perks ranging from a movie theater, gym, and wine cellar to a beauty salon and vocal booth.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of booth
Noun
  • That reduced security screening to a single line with long delays.
    — GENE JOHNSON, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • This week was not the first time Arsenal have experienced severe delays before a European away game.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of delay
Verb
  • The escalation shattered a four-year truce that had largely halted the fighting in the civil war.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The fighting has halted most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply passed before the war began.
    — Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of halt
Verb
  • One lap later, Leclerc crashed out dramatically at Monza’s final corner, causing the race to be suspended and leaving him in need of a precautionary check up at the track’s medical center.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • It had been stored beneath an open-sided Florida carport when the storm's violent winds brought the structure crashing down onto it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of crash
Noun
  • The Chiefs haven’t adapted as defenses have trended toward two deep safeties and light boxes.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of carrying one sandwich or a small box, it is built to move substantial cargo between locations.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • Dos Santos was tagged with a second yellow card in the 81st minute and San Jose's Max Floriani was shown a second yellow card in the second minute of stoppage time — leading to red card exits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of stoppage

Browse Nearby Words

stalky
stall
stalled
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stall. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of shofar

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
funny guinea pig in glasses reading a book
Challenging Words You Should Know Vol 2 Words to the wise
See All