1
as in halted
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 died
to stop functioning
the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside
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Recent Examples of stalled
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Club stocks Honeywell and DuPont stalled after breakup announcements.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Domestic progress stalled Unfortunately for Cubans, the upward trend did not continue.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
But with home sales already stalled by high prices, the government’s first shutdown in nearly seven years threatens to slow parts of the housing market even further.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Though some book bans have been stalled or swatted down in the courts, stealthy removal campaigns continue.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
So why has a program that won national titles in 1996, 2006 and 2008 stalled?
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Delegates of Workers United and the company resumed bargaining in April 2024 with the goal of ratifying a new contract by the end of the year, but that never came to pass as negotiations stalled with both sides blaming the other for not coming to the table.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
While the movie was stalled, Garner and Madonna remained in each others orbit, with the two posing for a picture at photographer and filmmaker Steven Klein’s May 2023 birthday party.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
What Happens Next Iran’s leadership is expected to continue resisting growing pressure from the United States and European powers, as nuclear negotiations remain stalled and Western sanctions intensify.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Homeowners and business owners now await emergency funds that could potentially be stalled due to the federal government shutdown.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Club stocks Honeywell and DuPont stalled after breakup announcements.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Domestic progress stalled Unfortunately for Cubans, the upward trend did not continue.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
But with home sales already stalled by high prices, the government’s first shutdown in nearly seven years threatens to slow parts of the housing market even further.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Though some book bans have been stalled or swatted down in the courts, stealthy removal campaigns continue.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
So why has a program that won national titles in 1996, 2006 and 2008 stalled?
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Delegates of Workers United and the company resumed bargaining in April 2024 with the goal of ratifying a new contract by the end of the year, but that never came to pass as negotiations stalled with both sides blaming the other for not coming to the table.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
While the movie was stalled, Garner and Madonna remained in each others orbit, with the two posing for a picture at photographer and filmmaker Steven Klein’s May 2023 birthday party.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalled
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The government shutdown that began this week furloughed thousands of federal workers, froze essential government functions across the nation — and also halted an essential part of Florida’s booming real estate market.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Medicare and Medicaid benefits also will still be paid, but many other aspects of the federal government have halted during the shutdown.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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In deference to the late, great Ryne Sandberg, who died from acute prostate cancer this past July at 65, this column about the current Cubs-Padres Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field is for him.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Police in Bavaria, the state where Munich is located, said the suspect was believed to be a 57-year-old German citizen who, according to preliminary findings, had died by suicide near a lake in northern Munich.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But as the months have passed, Juni has stopped stashing food, loves to nap, and seems so much more at ease.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Carelessness and accidents happen, however, so take some time with each season to go through items and toss anything that’s faded, shattered, or stopped working.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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As Brown crashed hard onto the orange turf of the end zone, his helmet popped off, spinning several yards while Brown continued rolling with the ball clutched in his arms.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 1999, seeing that two Blue Angels crashed and were killed, Latham took it upon himself to mail two copies of poem to the Angels — without expectation of compensation, of course.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The deal has caught the eye of equity analyst Jonathan Hurn.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to authorities Gibson allowed his large dogs to roam freely in the neighborhood and a neighbor’s ring camera caught footage moments after the alleged atatck.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Owners of The Grand, 1125 Grand Blvd, claim the parking lot’s owners have failed to provide adequate surveillance and security, and that their failure to do so has bred a hot spot for criminal activity.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bell concluded that the plaintiffs failed to show that their data was misused as a result of the breach.—
Chase Jordan
October 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The finale is chaotic, leaving the truth about certain twists open-ended.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Because blogs are so open-ended, many are written quickly and published without a clear sense of strategy.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Stalled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalled. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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