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Definition of stop (over)next
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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Noun
That seemed to point to an Adriatic stopover for David Fincher and Brad Pitt for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 The area has a set of historic dormitories, a canteen and a campground that is a popular stopover for river rafters and people hiking from one rim of the Grand Canyon to the other. — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 That enabled stopover landings at the historic Stanley Hotel. — Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 For generations, Dexter, Michigan, has been a popular stopover for fall leaf peepers looking for a cold swig of apple cider. — Stacey Brugeman, Midwest Living, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stop (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (over)
stop
Noun
  • Her first stop was the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, a non-profit wildlife hospital and sanctuary dedicated to rescuing Florida’s native species, from bald eagles to bobcats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Whoever makes the one or two crucial defensive stops could start the season 4-0.
    — PJ Green September 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Stop (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28over%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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