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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
Austen Erblat, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Miami stopped The Rebels force a three and out.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Dan Vladar stopped 21 shots for the Flyers, who are 1-10-3 in their last 14 games against Toronto.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The move comes weeks after Microsoft stopped providing some services to an Israeli defense unit.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
But the activity hasn't stopped there!
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
And, federal food and nutrition benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) stopped over the weekend, prompting widespread outcry and pushback from two federal judges.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Pressed to find out exactly where the show faltered, Mangan opined that perhaps the sheer amount of talent behind the camera stopped anyone from steering this Hindenburg on course.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
That's when a 51-year-old woman driving a Tesla south on Highway 85 struck the Focus, causing both cars to spin and crash into a stopped semi-truck.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Miami stopped The Rebels force a three and out.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Dan Vladar stopped 21 shots for the Flyers, who are 1-10-3 in their last 14 games against Toronto.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The move comes weeks after Microsoft stopped providing some services to an Israeli defense unit.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
But the activity hasn't stopped there!
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
And, federal food and nutrition benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) stopped over the weekend, prompting widespread outcry and pushback from two federal judges.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Pressed to find out exactly where the show faltered, Mangan opined that perhaps the sheer amount of talent behind the camera stopped anyone from steering this Hindenburg on course.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped
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Ford recently discontinued its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck and Stellantis ceased production of its plug-in hybrid models of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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In 2008, the company ceased aluminum production at the site, laying off 820 workers.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Fukuoka, Japan, said rescue operations were being halted until the weather conditions improve, according to The Taipei Times.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Olivia Olson added 14 points as the Wolverines had their four-game winning streak halted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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After a brief interlude outside for community members to reconnect, the pews filled up again.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Giving love to local venues For McLaughlin and Arthurs, the goal was always to bring the film to venues around the Carolinas as a way to promote those spaces, like The Milestone, that were filled with local music history.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The chase ended when the vehicle broke down near Buena Vista Road and Westside Boulevard.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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All six of his title fights under the WSOF banner ended by knockout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Houston Texans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the final game of the wild card round of the playoffs on Monday in what might be the end of the Aaron Rodgers era in the NFL.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers were defeated by the Los Angeles Rams, 34-31, on Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.—
Mike Kaye
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Over the ensuing decades—and fully informed of the substantial executive power exercised by the Commission—the Supreme Court has repeatedly and expressly left Humphrey's Executor in place, and so precluded Presidents from removing Commissioners at will.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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And speaking of personal, the same CU faithful who called Seaton the next Penei Sewell 18 months ago are slamming him as a me-first, money-chasing hypocrite who quit on his team and his coach.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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The reality is, whether your kid makes it to the pros or is part of the 70% who quit before 13, every kid eventually plays their last game at some point.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the bill stalled, amid fierce opposition from the credit card industry.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Lululemon’s shares soared for most of Mussafer’s time as chair, US sales have stalled and competitors like Vuori and Alo Yoga have stolen market share.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Stopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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