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 strike would be the first labor stoppage involving San Francisco teachers since 1979.
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Luis Suarez sparked the comeback in the 55th minute, then a stoppage time own goal from Elkin Rivero lifted Inter Miami past the hosts in the friendly.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
The Wild goalie stuffed McDavid’s shot and got a stoppage.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
The filmmakers and attorney Cole declined to speculate whether Alabama prison officials transferred the men as punishment for the outside call for a labor stoppage.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Luis Suarez sparked the comeback in the 55th minute, then a stoppage time own goal from Elkin Rivero lifted Inter Miami past the hosts in the friendly.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
The Wild goalie stuffed McDavid’s shot and got a stoppage.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
The filmmakers and attorney Cole declined to speculate whether Alabama prison officials transferred the men as punishment for the outside call for a labor stoppage.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppage
Noun
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As my colleagues in public health have stated recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association, nicotine pouches can be an effective smoking cessation tool.—
Timothy Vermillion,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet despite that, research into what happens during this natural cessation of menstruation and why is limited.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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But Ukraine’s successes came to a halt after the liberation of Kherson in November 2022.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Edwards forced overtime with a clutch three-pointer before Scottie Barnes hit a game-ending, overtime three-pointer for his team in the opening mini-game against the World.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Astronomers are used to dramatic endings.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Senior guard Joe Sterling, who signed with Texas, scored 22 points, including a 30-foot, 3-point basket to beat the buzzer at the end of the third quarter.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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This brought Falmouth’s deficit to as low as four points, and Hanover held a narrow 43-37 the end of the quarter.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The researchers warned there are many variables, so their work may not necessarily lead to a tidy conclusion.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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At the conclusion of the interview, Falchuk left Dane to address a camera alone, leaving his last words for family, friends, and fans.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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