as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
yet another stoppage in play for some unexplained reason
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Recent Examples of stoppages
Much of the work will take place between the two major closures, PennDOT said, adding that crews will keep a lane open in both directions, except for intermittent 15-minute stoppages.
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Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Given that a successful appeal would see the challenge retained, there could theoretically be a large amount of stoppages.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The second half at Lumen Field didn’t feature as many stoppages, but Seattle scored again on the way to a 2-0 win over Colorado.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Back on opening day of the ride, all went well for a couple of hours, then stoppages led to 300-minute waits.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
There's no official start time, and the time Bad Bunny takes the stage depends on clock stoppages, penalties, timeouts and injuries during the first half of the game.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
While there’s no official start time, the time Bad Bunny takes the stage will depend on clock stoppages, penalties, timeouts and injuries during the game itself.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
After a fast-paced, high-scoring first half, the second half slowed considerably and featured frequent stoppages.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
The stoppages helped the Mavericks gain momentum, leading to a 11-0 run over the next two minutes to help Dallas pull away.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Given that a successful appeal would see the challenge retained, there could theoretically be a large amount of stoppages.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The second half at Lumen Field didn’t feature as many stoppages, but Seattle scored again on the way to a 2-0 win over Colorado.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Back on opening day of the ride, all went well for a couple of hours, then stoppages led to 300-minute waits.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
There's no official start time, and the time Bad Bunny takes the stage depends on clock stoppages, penalties, timeouts and injuries during the first half of the game.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
While there’s no official start time, the time Bad Bunny takes the stage will depend on clock stoppages, penalties, timeouts and injuries during the game itself.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
After a fast-paced, high-scoring first half, the second half slowed considerably and featured frequent stoppages.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
The stoppages helped the Mavericks gain momentum, leading to a 11-0 run over the next two minutes to help Dallas pull away.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppages
Noun
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nerves of an energy crisis intensified over the weekend as oil producers in the Gulf announced further halts to production, with Bahrain’s national oil company declaring force majeure.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Things run long in part because the script has too many endings.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Accepting natural endings gives you space to build long-term peace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Between government shutdowns, a particularly harsh winter of storms, and conflict in the Middle East, flight disruptions seem to be an unavoidable part of air travel today.—
Graham Rapier,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a letter Sunday, the CEOs of major airlines, including American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue urged Congress to restore DHS funding and embrace a bipartisan solution to ensure federal aviation workers are paid during shutdowns.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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The State Department also warned travelers to prepare for potential disruptions, including periodic airspace closures that could affect international flights.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The crunch has forced business closures in Japan, while South Korea has asked people to take shorter showers and to use bicycles to get around.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Stoppages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppages. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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