as in to stop (by or in)
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
With a little something for everyone, Casablanca beckons curious minds to linger for an enriching exploration beyond a quick stopover.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Long considered a quick stopover on the way to the glamorous Amalfi Coast, Capri, or Ischia, Naples (Napoli in Italian) is garnering more attention these days.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Lloyd's List, citing ship registry and tracking data, reported that the vessel is owned by a Chinese shipping company and was ultimately bound for China with a stopover in an Omani port, south of the strait.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
With a little something for everyone, Casablanca beckons curious minds to linger for an enriching exploration beyond a quick stopover.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Long considered a quick stopover on the way to the glamorous Amalfi Coast, Capri, or Ischia, Naples (Napoli in Italian) is garnering more attention these days.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Lloyd's List, citing ship registry and tracking data, reported that the vessel is owned by a Chinese shipping company and was ultimately bound for China with a stopover in an Omani port, south of the strait.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (over)
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McDonnell has publicly defended the stops as an essential law enforcement tool in the department’s fight against guns, gangs and drugs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When the Jules Verne Trophy was established in 1990, the target time for sailing non-stop around the world was 80 days, echoing the adventures of Phileas Fogg in Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Stop (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28over%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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