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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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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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as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
put a stop to this nonsense
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Recent Examples of stop
Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Afterward, locals recommend stopping at Lake Hollywood Park for fresh fruit topped with Tajín and chamoy.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
District officials are also working on agreements to adjust train schedules to serve crowds at the stops near stadiums in Boulder and Fort Collins.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Verb
However, Salerno struck out the next two batters to stop the threat.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Afterward, locals recommend stopping at Lake Hollywood Park for fresh fruit topped with Tajín and chamoy.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Noun
Plan at least one sit-down meal per day around a distillery stop, and the trip stops feeling like a tasting marathon and starts feeling like an actual vacation.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
District officials are also working on agreements to adjust train schedules to serve crowds at the stops near stadiums in Boulder and Fort Collins.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop
Verb
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In the company of Charlie and Catherine, Leonora ceases to feel like herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The move comes after FanDuel Sports Network Florida ceased local-rights operations at the conclusion of this past season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Verb
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They were fined and banned from participating in the following World Cup and qualifiers, halting any progress.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But many national security experts say the deal, while not perfect, succeeded in its main goals of halting Iran's march toward proliferation and enabling effective monitoring of Tehran's nuclear activities.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The service Warm, jovial, and filled with smiles as is typical of island hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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However, his exit created a two-way contract spot that was filled by Mac McClung, who not-so-coincidentally was about to represent the 76ers in the All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The argument is that increasing fear among Ukrainian citizens will in turn put more pressure on Zelensky’s government to end the war on the Kremlin’s terms.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The superintendent of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said that a shooting took place after the graduation ceremonies had ended.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The pair became friends, and Hasley went on to help write a book about Jenner’s philosophy on overcoming adversity in sports and life.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Macron and Merz had tried for months to salvage the project and overcome differences between Airbus and Dassault.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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After finishing his second term as governor, LePage took a break from politics and worked as a bartender at McSeagull’s, a seafood restaurant in Boothbay Harbor.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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In Part 2, Batula couldn’t hack it any longer, and took a long break.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The zoo is easily accessible from either the Cleveland Park or Woodley Park Metro stations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The winner in November will lead the country's most populous state, facing a large deficit and other obstacles, including the state's high cost of living, homelessness and wildfire risk.—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Despite the ongoing ups and downs of the housing market, including economic cycles and affordability obstacles including post-pandemic high interest rates, low inventory, and soaring prices, women – particularly Millennials – have continued to show resiliency.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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“Stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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