as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
yet another stoppage in play for some unexplained reason
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Recent Examples of stoppage
The winger’s dismissal came in stoppage time of a game Charlotte already led 2–0.
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
During the post-fight interviews, a frustrated Aspinall had lashed out inside the Octagon after the stoppage, swearing at the crowd for jeering him.
—Antonio Losada, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Hany Mukhtar ruined the clean sheet by scoring in the final minute of second-half stoppage time for Nashville’s lone score.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
With the stoppage, Payton had a beat to consider his next move.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
During the post-fight interviews, a frustrated Aspinall had lashed out inside the Octagon after the stoppage, swearing at the crowd for jeering him.
—Antonio Losada, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Hany Mukhtar ruined the clean sheet by scoring in the final minute of second-half stoppage time for Nashville’s lone score.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
With the stoppage, Payton had a beat to consider his next move.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppage
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The push underscores a rift within the Senate GOP conference about how best to navigate the shutdown and the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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This development, while carrying with it new risks for Sudan's future, may also bear opportunities for an eventual settlement, or at least a temporary cessation of hostilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, the e-cargo is built around aluminum front and rear frame components, rolls on 20-inch wheels wearing Scwhalbe rubber, and comes to a halt courtesy of Tektro quad-piston hydraulic brakes rocking 180-mm discs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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And in a situation where millions of Americans risked going hungry with the potential halt of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the group is using that power for good.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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That could mean a major ending, breakthrough or breakdown.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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In the bad ending, Fettel takes her child and eats her to absorb her power.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Campaign ads, showing images of flash-mob robberies, promised voters that harsher penalties would put an end to basic items being locked away in display cases and funnel people repeatedly arrested for drug offenses in treatment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Chicago was among the teams with interest in acquiring New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson II.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The character died of a heart attack near the conclusion of that series.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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One hour and forty minutes later the two leaders re-emerged and could be seen shaking hands at the conclusion of their talks.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppage. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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