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as in blocking
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as in procrastinating
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as in halting
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 dying
to stop functioning
the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside
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Recent Examples of stalling
Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Republican House Speaker Dustin Burrows promised swift action and vowed to brook no more stalling tactics from Democrats.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Some investors pointed to Nvidia's stalling $100 billion deal deal with OpenAI as a pain point for the stock.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
This will allow a cold front to move into the Lone Star State, but not before losing momentum and stalling across the region.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
That breakdown in communication, combined with the Pistons’ increased defensive efforts, led to Orlando’s offense stalling out and Detroit getting easy baskets on the other end.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
It’s been approved in several communities, including Evanston, Skokie and Oak Park, but lawsuits are stalling implementation.
—Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
However, many other weather models depict the front stalling out across North Texas before ever making it to San Antonio.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Mountain Cement believes the Source may be stalling, since Wallace previously ruled against the hotel.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
After stalling for years, the initiative was promoted successfully this time by a group of young female legislators who have talked about the challenges of balancing work, family and legislative duties.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The tense talks continued into a second day but concluded without progress, in a diplomatic effort that seemed little more than another stalling game for Putin.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Republican House Speaker Dustin Burrows promised swift action and vowed to brook no more stalling tactics from Democrats.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Republicans accused state officials of stalling on fraud, while Democrats highlighted harm from ICE operations affecting the state.
—Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Some investors pointed to Nvidia's stalling $100 billion deal deal with OpenAI as a pain point for the stock.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
This will allow a cold front to move into the Lone Star State, but not before losing momentum and stalling across the region.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
That breakdown in communication, combined with the Pistons’ increased defensive efforts, led to Orlando’s offense stalling out and Detroit getting easy baskets on the other end.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
It’s been approved in several communities, including Evanston, Skokie and Oak Park, but lawsuits are stalling implementation.
—Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
However, many other weather models depict the front stalling out across North Texas before ever making it to San Antonio.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Mountain Cement believes the Source may be stalling, since Wallace previously ruled against the hotel.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
After stalling for years, the initiative was promoted successfully this time by a group of young female legislators who have talked about the challenges of balancing work, family and legislative duties.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalling
Adjective
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His comments came after Putin asked the government and companies to consider halting gas supplies to the European market without waiting for an import ban.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s massively good news after his 2023 season ended early thanks to a ruptured Achilles in Week 12, halting what was looking to be his best professional season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather than being a mournful movie about dying, Benna’s film pinpoints how to live and find joy and tears out of a terminal situation.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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So if those pests show up, instead of one or two plants dying, all of them do.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather than stopping disagreements from happening, this aspect is about repairing any damage left behind.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tuesday’s game featured intentional clock-stopping, game-extending fouls by the Heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Read All About It A defunct NASA satellite is crashing back to Earth, with a small risk of falling debris.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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The victim in the vehicle told police that the moped had failed to stop at a stop sign, crashing into her car, and leading her to lose control of her vehicle.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And, through it all, stocks have continued to steadily rise, buoyed by hopes for Fed rate cuts, stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and slowing but stubborn confidence that an AI boom might reap big rewards for investors.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The news came just one week into the blockbuster trial, catching numerous parties off guard, including the judge overseeing the case and even one of the government’s own lead prosecutors.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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The trails are open each year from April 1 - 30, and while the blooms are beautiful throughout the month, there’s something truly magical about catching them at their peak.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Funds approved for retaining wall work Little Rock officials are moving ahead with a project to remove and replace a failing stone retaining wall on the north side of City Hall.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Ducks improved to 8-0 in shootouts this season despite going just two for six against Montreal, with even Mason McTavish failing to score for the first time in six tries this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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