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
However, his two goals on Tuesday weren’t enough to secure a win for his nation, with Magyars midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in stoppage time in the 91st minute.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Kate Del Fava of the Royals scored an own goal during first-half stoppage time, giving San Diego a 2-1 lead.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Any intrigue Leroux’s goal may have added was quickly stamped out once Berhalter scored his second goal in the second minute of stoppage time.
—Staff, Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump has warned that his administration could lay off federal workers under a shutdown – an action that hasn’t historically been taken during temporary stoppages of the federal government.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Sep. 2025
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Kate Del Fava of the Royals scored an own goal during first-half stoppage time, giving San Diego a 2-1 lead.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Any intrigue Leroux’s goal may have added was quickly stamped out once Berhalter scored his second goal in the second minute of stoppage time.
—Staff, Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump has warned that his administration could lay off federal workers under a shutdown – an action that hasn’t historically been taken during temporary stoppages of the federal government.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppage
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The plan is grounded in immediate cessation of hostilities, the exchange of hostages and prisoners, and a road map for the administrative and economic reconstruction of Gaza.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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That drought came to a halt Saturday when Thayer defensive back Jack Sullivan intercepted Governor’s quarterback Aiden Bly, preserving a 16-14 victory in enemy territory.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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But both companies have since put a halt to those plans.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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That ending reminded me of our Super Bowl team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Poor Rosemary is tricked by those closest to her through what is quite literally a hellish pregnancy, culminating in an unforgettable ending and an enduring performance from a wide-eyed Farrow.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Citing climate change concerns and the melting ice sheet, Greenland implemented a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in 2021—seemingly bringing all oil dreams to an end—but the government agreed that White Flame’s licenses were grandfathered and remained valid.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The crypto investment amounted to less than 1% of the total assets managed by the board which was more than $162 billion as of the end of 2024.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Informed conclusion here — Whitworth and Fitzpatrick are going to dunk each other in a vat of Skyline Chili, then scream until the cameras cut out.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That tour starts barely two weeks after the conclusion of Sublime’s extended summer and fall tour, which concludes Saturday at Mission Bayfest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppage. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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