STOP (OVER) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

stop (over) 1 of 2

verb

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as in to stop (by or in)

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noun

ˈstäp-ˌō-vər

as in stop

a brief halt in a journey I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul

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Recent Examples of stop (over)

Noun

The development is planned within a nature reserve and one of Albania’s most valuable biodiversity areas, a key stopover for migratory birds along the Adriatic coast. —

ABC News, 3 June 2026 His trip included a stopover in neighboring Guyana. —

Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Today, even after seven decades of technological improvements, these antipodal routes still require at least one stopover in hubs such as Singapore, Dubai, Los Angeles, or Dallas. —

David Szondy june 02, New Atlas, 2 June 2026 Migratory birds show up at certain times of year to nest or stopover during their long journey. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stop (over)

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (over)

stop

Noun

On the final stop on the tour, the Markley people wanted to show the emergency generators that neighbors have complained about.

— David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Grimes supports changes to CEQA that allow for more housing in urban areas and near transit stops because those efforts can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026