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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
Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Choose cooperative words to move stalled conversations forward.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
The Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee is considering that action after committee members heard a report from Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development on the stalled Neutral.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
After a brief pickup in transit attempts on Saturday, shipping traffic in the Gulf stalled once again, with vessels coming under fire mid-passage and being forced to withdraw.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Some solar projects are stalled because of permitting hang-ups.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
While lawmakers have grilled tech executives and whistleblowers in public hearings, legislative efforts have repeatedly stalled.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Some lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to press for legal cannabis, while a bipartisan measure to legalize cannabis for adults is stalled in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Peace talks with international mediators have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of acting in bad faith.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Yet, parts of Houston suffered another 1,000-year event the following year when remnants of Hurricane Harvey stalled over the city in 2017, and Houston has seen other 500-year floods in recent years.
—Dominic Boyer, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The result is often faster decision-making and fewer stalled initiatives.
—Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Choose cooperative words to move stalled conversations forward.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
The Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee is considering that action after committee members heard a report from Mayor Cavalier Johnson's Department of City Development on the stalled Neutral.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
An effort to come up with a new mascot was undertaken in 2014 but ultimately stalled when the committee charged with choosing the winner could not decide between a fox or a lion, Pennington said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
After a brief pickup in transit attempts on Saturday, shipping traffic in the Gulf stalled once again, with vessels coming under fire mid-passage and being forced to withdraw.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Some solar projects are stalled because of permitting hang-ups.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
While lawmakers have grilled tech executives and whistleblowers in public hearings, legislative efforts have repeatedly stalled.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Some lawmakers in Harrisburg continue to press for legal cannabis, while a bipartisan measure to legalize cannabis for adults is stalled in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Peace talks with international mediators have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of acting in bad faith.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Yet, parts of Houston suffered another 1,000-year event the following year when remnants of Hurricane Harvey stalled over the city in 2017, and Houston has seen other 500-year floods in recent years.
—Dominic Boyer, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalled
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial abuse despite heavy fines, stadium closures, points deductions, halted matches and bans for both fans and players who break the rules.—
Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Maybe that would have changed on this possession had Brown not uncharacteristically halted play as Brunson made his move to the paint.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Another ballot was mailed in Maya’s name in October 2024, though the dog had recently died, prosecutors said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The man accused of carrying out a deadly string of seemingly random shootings in the Atlanta suburbs, including the killing of a Department of Homeland Security employee walking her dog, has died in jail before authorities could determine a motive.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The barbed fact is that the woman caught in the middle of this unusual male arrangement benefits from none of their newfound emotional enlightenment.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Being caught and released multiple times could lead to injury or death for the muskie.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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But six months after a high-profile IPO, the company’s share price has crashed, and its CEO and CFO both left their posts this weekend, reportedly over disagreements about whether to sell the firm (Fermi didn’t respond to a request for comment).—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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An elderly woman inside a Safeway in Martinez was injured when a driver crashed into the building on Wednesday, the Martinez Police Department said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The fate of Amy and George’s relationship is left pretty open-ended.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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When students were asked open-ended, subjective questions with no single, correct answer, teachers could expect a wide range of responses.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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While Rosenior would have been expected to coax better performances from those available, Chelsea’s attackers have failed to step up.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Police say two suspects dressed in black hoodies failed to get inside.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Stalled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalled. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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