1
as in to cease
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the manufacturer will stop selling the toy and will immediately recall all the units that have already been sold
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2
as in to halt
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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as in to end
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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as in station
a regular stopping place
had lunch on a picnic table at a shady rest stop along the highway
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
pulled out all the stops and presented the most spectacular show ever
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4
as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
put a stop to this nonsense
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Recent Examples of stop
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Khloé Kardashian stops at Walmart in Los Angeles to pick up her new Khloud Protein Popcorn, which rolls out in stores across the country.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Except his resume included stops at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Division II school; Elon, an FCS school; and James Madison (JMU), which only jumped to the FBS level in 2022.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Although not counted as a turnover, the Boise State defense also easily stopped a Nevada fake field goal in the first quarter.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Khloé Kardashian stops at Walmart in Los Angeles to pick up her new Khloud Protein Popcorn, which rolls out in stores across the country.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
And no matter the time of day or year, a stop at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to see some of the largest trees on the planet is a must.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Except his resume included stops at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Division II school; Elon, an FCS school; and James Madison (JMU), which only jumped to the FBS level in 2022.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop
Verb
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In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Congress failed to pass a budget or temporary funding measure before the federal fiscal year ended on October 1, forcing many federal agencies to cease all non-mandatory operations.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Then, a month after Sheen settled in, a typhoon destroyed over half of the sets created for the film, causing production to halt once again.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Two years later, a leak was found in another Kinder Morgan pipeline, causing the company to halt deliveries of gasoline and diesel from Los Angeles, where the spill was discovered, to Phoenix and Las Vegas.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 3-0 defeat to Chelsea that ended Ange Postecoglou’s 39-day reign was their worst display in this respect.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In fact, all three women were heartbreakers — a major vibe shift after the two couples who broke up early this season ended because of the men.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How Tielemans overcame early toils is often used as a source of encouragement by new additions who seem peripheral at first.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her mission is to be an example of overcoming adversity, reminding the world that true success comes from working with love, respect, and shining without dimming the light of others.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the doorway at the back of the altar room that led to the kitchen, the household staff stood watching, bringing hot water for the lamas to drink during breaks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Senate left Capitol Hill on Thursday for a weekend break without signaling any moves to end the government shutdown.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Overall, the company has 595 package delivery stations already active as of the first quarter, alongside 65 sub-same-day fulfillment centers, according to estimates from supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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Yes, the hotel’s team was ready and waiting for me upon my arrival via private transfer from the train station in the nearby town of Rapallo.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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But formidable obstacles remain in the way of a durable peace in Gaza, where a ceasefire collapsed in March after nearly two months of relative calm when Israel unleashed a barrage of airstrikes.—
Alexander Cornwell,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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But even with these obstacles, oddsmakers seem to believe the Bucs have plot armor.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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