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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
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
If that cannot happen without stalling operations, the business needs to have enough extra people in the rotation to allow someone to step aside to resolve the situation.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Magyar has focused almost entirely on kitchen-table issues, such as Hungary’s stalling economy and poor healthcare, and spoken little about foreign policy or the EU.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The lender’s package is designed to give governments enough foreign currency, and quickly enough, to keep essential purchases from stalling, offering a lifeline for some of the world’s most import-dependent nations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Congress is currently on recess until April 13, stalling further action to reopen the government.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Hydrogen fuel leaks delayed the SLS debut in 2022 and struck again during a countdown test in February, stalling Artemis II.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Iran has targeted vessels trying to make a crossing in retaliation, effectively stalling marine traffic.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Hydrogen fuel leaks delayed the SLS debut in 2022 and struck again during a countdown test in February, stalling Artemis II.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 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
What if the reason your company’s transformation keeps stalling has nothing to do with your strategy, your technology, or your goals?
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
If that cannot happen without stalling operations, the business needs to have enough extra people in the rotation to allow someone to step aside to resolve the situation.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Magyar has focused almost entirely on kitchen-table issues, such as Hungary’s stalling economy and poor healthcare, and spoken little about foreign policy or the EU.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The lender’s package is designed to give governments enough foreign currency, and quickly enough, to keep essential purchases from stalling, offering a lifeline for some of the world’s most import-dependent nations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Congress is currently on recess until April 13, stalling further action to reopen the government.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Hydrogen fuel leaks delayed the SLS debut in 2022 and struck again during a countdown test in February, stalling Artemis II.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Iran has targeted vessels trying to make a crossing in retaliation, effectively stalling marine traffic.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Hydrogen fuel leaks delayed the SLS debut in 2022 and struck again during a countdown test in February, stalling Artemis II.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 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
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The September 2025 order cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume broad sweeps in Los Angeles, halting a lower court ruling that restricted ICE's practices.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Israel halting its attacks on Lebanon has been a key condition for Iran war negotiations beginning, the speaker of Iran's parliament has said.—
Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While surveys show that 91% of Americans believe talking about death and dying is normal, 27% are uncomfortable with those conversations.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The episode culminates with Vanessa dying in her hospital bed, sending Wilson into a fit of uncontrollable rage that ends with him strangling a man to death.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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But with the brief resurgence of the run game, the run-stopping, athletic inside linebacker is a bit more crucial.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The incident occurred in the second quarter of their Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday night, where Adebayo had to sit out the rest of the game after crashing hard to the floor following Ball’s action.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Corvette then rolled in the air several times before crashing into the side of a Maserati dealership.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 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
Verb
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The designs are eye catching and beautiful, inspired by South Florida's beaches and ocean water.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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With offensive coordinator Brad Idzik taking over play-calling, the Panthers have a much more pressing need for pass-catching playmakers than backfield bodies.—
Mike Kaye
April 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Justice Association — the trial lawyer lobby — spent millions to stop the reforms Maxwell now blames for failing consumers.—
David Wilson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The 2023 jury found the Berkshire utility liable for negligently failing to shut down power lines during a powerful windstorm, contributing to four separate wildfires that caused significant property damage.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Stalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalling. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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