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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
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Last year alone, opposition stalled or halted more than $156 billion in planned construction spanning 48 data center projects, according to the research firm Data Center Watch.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 19 May 2026
His inability to hit right-handed pitching has limited his playing time and stalled his progress.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The visit comes at a critical juncture for the Kremlin, with Ukraine’s drones striking the heart of Moscow over the weekend and peace talks stalled.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
QatarEnergy had planned to almost double its domestic LNG output before Iranian strikes took out 17% of its capacity and stalled the expansion work, leaving the US unchallenged as the world’s largest producer.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
But as sovereign nations, tribes can move forward with climate action even when state efforts have stalled, and federal funding has been severely cut.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
The unions and the MTA have been negotiating a new contract since 2023, but talks have stalled over salaries and healthcare.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
However, negotiations on other areas, including a youth mobility scheme and Britain’s reintegration into Europe’s electricity market, have stalled.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 18 May 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 earlier version of the musical premiered in 2014 at the Signature Theatre before transferring to Chicago in 2015, but the production stalled for years after Dart's co-book writer Thom Thomas died in 2014.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Last year alone, opposition stalled or halted more than $156 billion in planned construction spanning 48 data center projects, according to the research firm Data Center Watch.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 19 May 2026
His inability to hit right-handed pitching has limited his playing time and stalled his progress.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The visit comes at a critical juncture for the Kremlin, with Ukraine’s drones striking the heart of Moscow over the weekend and peace talks stalled.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
QatarEnergy had planned to almost double its domestic LNG output before Iranian strikes took out 17% of its capacity and stalled the expansion work, leaving the US unchallenged as the world’s largest producer.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
But as sovereign nations, tribes can move forward with climate action even when state efforts have stalled, and federal funding has been severely cut.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
The unions and the MTA have been negotiating a new contract since 2023, but talks have stalled over salaries and healthcare.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
However, negotiations on other areas, including a youth mobility scheme and Britain’s reintegration into Europe’s electricity market, have stalled.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalled
Adjective
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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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Last year alone, opposition stalled or halted more than $156 billion in planned construction spanning 48 data center projects, according to the research firm Data Center Watch.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Proceedings in the case will likely be halted as the Attorney General’s office petitions the Kansas Court of Appeals to overturn Folsom’s temporary injunction ruling.—
Matthew Kelly
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The family had told her that everyone in the apartment had died—Samih, too, had succumbed to his wounds—but not that Zahra’s body was still missing.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Two and a half years after Perry died, a June 5 auction will be offering 130 lots of his personal effects, with the proceeds going to his addiction and substance abuse foundation.—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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The Giants have not won at home in Week 1 since Hakeem Nicks caught three touchdown passes in a 2010 win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Steyer backers Speaking of money, the second ad (or sort-of ad) that caught my attention is tied to Steyer, the billionaire who has spent more than $100 million of his own money in this race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Somehow, Navarro countered with a cutter as both men crashed through the sea of chairs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Four people were killed on May 14 when a medical transport airplane crashed in New Mexico and caused a fire, authorities said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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In contrast, qualitative studies are more open-ended.—
Ankolika De,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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If the timeline is open-ended, the analysis will expand to fill it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Garnacho has had far more opportunities and failed to make an impact.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The country is going through its worst economic and energy crisis in several decades, mainly the result of years of mismanagement, failed economic policies and corruption.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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“Stalled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalled. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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