STANCHED Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

stanched

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variants or staunched

past tense of stanch

as in stunted

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VanSumeren played both positions with the Eagles over three seasons, although injuries have stunted his evolution.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026
This lack of competition has stunted the organizational capacity of both the Democratic and Republican Parties, rendering them hollow and unable to cultivate, train, or support a pipeline of young candidates.

— Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of stunted

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As the clock ticked down, Boyle took off his headphones, dropped the microphone and turned back into a student, rushing the field with his classmates.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Sandy Creek has sat idle since a major failure last year and isn’t expected to be turned back on until March 2027.

— Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

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Tunick’s lawyers have filed a motion with the court asking that all evidence from the interrogation, including the use of the duress code, be suppressed due to violation of his constitutional rights.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
Paul got his wish when the Cavs swapped Garland for Harden despite Garland’s suppressed trade value.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of suppressed

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Hole’s first three albums—Pretty on the Inside, Live Through This, and Celebrity Skin—are being repressed in various vinyl styles for release on September 18.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
The government of husband-and-wife copresidents, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, has been carrying out an all-out crackdown on dissent since mass social protests in 2018 that the government violently repressed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of repressed

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The scant few remaining Arm compatibility concerns revolve around old printers and proprietary apps, but these have been all but squashed for the average user.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
In one montage played for laughs, an emperor is squashed by a panda and a king is beheaded, although there is no blood or guts to speak of.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of squashed

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Unfortunately, in 2026, peak activity will coincide with full moon, so most of these streaks will likely be squelched by bright moonlight.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026
For a century, since successive Red Scares squelched socialism in this country, the left has been in a defensive crouch.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Definition of squelched

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In just two days after launch, Moonshot suspended new subscriptions after demand overwhelmed its computing capacity.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
From the ground, the smooth, rotating ride looked interesting — suspended in twelve pairs of seats, passengers spin at a slight angle for about a minute before descending back to the surface.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

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