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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
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Schauffele missed the Farmers last year for the first time in a decade while recovering from a rib injury, stalling his major momentum.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Its price is stalling, volumes are limp, and longtime believers are looking to equities, precious metals and prediction markets.
—Phil Serafino, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
The issue of digital sovereignty and the ability of nations to control the deployment of technology across borders was a hot topic, with leaders warning that divergent rules and governance models risk stalling innovation and stifling growth.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
However, one analyst suggests that Strategy is investing so much in Bitcoin because this legislation, despite stalling, should pass sometime soon.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
In Big Sky action, the Hornets allowed 97, 95 and 96 points before stalling out Northern Arizona.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Sliding rents and soaring construction costs have pinched developers, Brending said, stalling at least three large-scale projects in the State Street district.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Brown went on to insist his team was not stalling while working on the case, according to the Post.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
By recycling internal energy rather than relying on the grid, these on-board batteries could slash power consumption and offer a compact solution to the massive energy demands currently stalling quantum growth.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Schauffele missed the Farmers last year for the first time in a decade while recovering from a rib injury, stalling his major momentum.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Its price is stalling, volumes are limp, and longtime believers are looking to equities, precious metals and prediction markets.
—Phil Serafino, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
The issue of digital sovereignty and the ability of nations to control the deployment of technology across borders was a hot topic, with leaders warning that divergent rules and governance models risk stalling innovation and stifling growth.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
However, one analyst suggests that Strategy is investing so much in Bitcoin because this legislation, despite stalling, should pass sometime soon.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
In Big Sky action, the Hornets allowed 97, 95 and 96 points before stalling out Northern Arizona.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Sliding rents and soaring construction costs have pinched developers, Brending said, stalling at least three large-scale projects in the State Street district.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Brown went on to insist his team was not stalling while working on the case, according to the Post.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalling
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In another scathing ruling from Chicago, US District Court Judge April Perry – a Biden nominee – granted a temporary restraining order halting troop deployment into Illinois for two weeks in October.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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The National Council for Adoption estimates the latest restrictions are halting the cases of more than 1,000 children in over 40 countries.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The story follows an estranged son who returns to his remote village to care for his dying father, only to uncover that his bloodline is bound by an old pact with a demonic Djinn.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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In fact, those who receive a whole-body radiation dose equal to 4 grays, have a 50% chance of dying within 60 days if untreated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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States such as Minnesota should also look to civil law as a basis for stopping baleful and unlawful ICE tactics.—
Aziz Huq,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Wild video shows the moments that an out-of-control Waymo van veers off the road in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles before crashing into parked cars over the weekend.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the plane crash, the left engine and its pylon separated from the wing, causing the plane to catch fire prior to crashing.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
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Many eventually settled in North Beach, or Little Italy, and wound up catching salmon in the summer and crab in the winter.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Laferriere tied the score just over two minutes later by taking Perry’s pass from behind the net and catching Hofer off the left post.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this month, McIntyre, who’d been feuding with Fatu prior to Fatu’s TV absence, finally toppled Rhodes after previously failing to do so multiple occasions.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Prior to Gonzales’ trial, Eiglarsh told CNN there was a wide gap between an officer failing to follow proper protocol and acting criminally.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Harper logged seven minutes across two shifts, blocking one shot.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota and the Twin Cities filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the deployment of immigration agents.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalling. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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