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as in ceased
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the manufacturer will stop selling the toy and will immediately recall all the units that have already been sold
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as in halted
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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as in ended
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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Recent Examples of stopped
Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In the first day or so after the snow stopped falling, Unified Government crews focused on clearing major thoroughfares.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
That was why the tractor had stopped.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Still, a year before her record-tying stint at the Olympics, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases that almost stopped her in her tracks.
—Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Medicaid continued to process payments during that time, but Blue Cross Blue Shield stopped paying after a few months.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
When Millie Gooch stopped drinking at age 26, her friends had a hard time wrapping their heads around it.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
The Wings can core her, but that hasn’t stopped stars in the past.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
For those of us who love the series, haven’t stopped playing it since it was released in October 2023, and who own every Alter Ego, this is good news.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Details matter, as the characters in Season 2 never stopped reminding us.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In the first day or so after the snow stopped falling, Unified Government crews focused on clearing major thoroughfares.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
That was why the tractor had stopped.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Still, a year before her record-tying stint at the Olympics, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases that almost stopped her in her tracks.
—Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Medicaid continued to process payments during that time, but Blue Cross Blue Shield stopped paying after a few months.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
When Millie Gooch stopped drinking at age 26, her friends had a hard time wrapping their heads around it.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
The Wings can core her, but that hasn’t stopped stars in the past.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
For those of us who love the series, haven’t stopped playing it since it was released in October 2023, and who own every Alter Ego, this is good news.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped
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Most importantly, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1994 and ceased all political activities soon afterward.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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The New York Giants’ high hopes for him last year quickly faded and completely ceased after the Giants lost in overtime to the Carolina Panthers in Germany — a game in which Jones only threw for 190 yards and was intercepted twice.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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After an impressive 380-day reign as the Women's World Champion, her momentum was abruptly halted in April 2024 when an injury, courtesy of Liv Morgan, forced her to relinquish the title.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some ceased vaccination clinics, halted wastewater surveillance programs and even terminated a contract with the courier service that transports specimens to state labs to test for infectious diseases.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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While the Heat’s losing skid continued, another streak ended.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Herro ended the night with eight points on 3-of-11 shooting from the field, 0-of-1 shooting on threes and 2-of-2 shooting from the foul line, three rebounds, four assists and six turnovers in 39 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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In previous conflicts with Hamas, many Israeli strikes were approved only after officers concluded that no civilians would be hurt.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There are myriad, clear alcohol health risks that can be improved by quitting drinking altogether or lowering alcohol consumption.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That included taking calculated risks—such as quitting her make-ends-meet career as a registered nurse and declining an early deal with Walmart.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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An American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The union maintained that the clause no longer applied because the contract had expired.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In September 2028, when all current syndication deals with stations will have expired, a new arrangement would allow for same day televising and streaming episodes.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Stopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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