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
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.
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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
The first bill, called the AV Safety Data Act, would require NHTSA to mandate AV vehicle data such as miles traveled, injuries involving human drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists and unplanned stoppages.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 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
And as potent a weapon as corners and free kicks undoubtedly are for Arsenal, all those stoppages are not conducive to the type of high-energy football that teams chasing a goal — and teams chasing a league title — usually favour.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 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
The negotiations will be the first since the writers and actors strikes of 2023, and will likely revisit the concerns that animated those stoppages, such as AI and residuals on streaming platforms.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Campbell’s latter point is a big contributing factor to elevator stoppages at the Austin airport, according to Hey.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
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
The first bill, called the AV Safety Data Act, would require NHTSA to mandate AV vehicle data such as miles traveled, injuries involving human drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists and unplanned stoppages.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 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
And as potent a weapon as corners and free kicks undoubtedly are for Arsenal, all those stoppages are not conducive to the type of high-energy football that teams chasing a goal — and teams chasing a league title — usually favour.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 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
The negotiations will be the first since the writers and actors strikes of 2023, and will likely revisit the concerns that animated those stoppages, such as AI and residuals on streaming platforms.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Campbell’s latter point is a big contributing factor to elevator stoppages at the Austin airport, according to Hey.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
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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The abrupt disruption resulted in chip shortages and production halts at several automakers.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
14 Jan. 2026
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Conflict in Yemen has prompted air traffic halts — leaving about 600 tourists stranded on a remote island.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most of the time, breakups are supposed to be clean-cut endings—no second thoughts, no leftover feelings, and generally, no contact.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even for those who are perfectly cast for Disney endings.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Returning to regular order and fiscal discipline will prevent shutdowns.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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By then, Idaho already was experiencing an influx in population from neighboring states, and the pandemic boosted it even more as people sought to escape shutdowns in the name of public health for livable locations with looser rules.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Recent grocery store closures have rocked the north side of Milwaukee, where growing food deserts – areas where quality food is difficult to find – have left entire neighborhoods without ready access to food.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Austin road closures map Traffic conditions as of Tuesday morning are shown below.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stoppages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppages. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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