1
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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2
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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as in prevented
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Recent Examples of stopped
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Clearly, when the justice reform was stopped was one point in time, in [20]21.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
China stopped showing games, reversing years of growth and costing the league billions.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
A lot of the commercial building has stopped.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The other day my friend Katie said something to me that stopped me in my tracks.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
But nobody ever stopped to ask me what really happened.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Routh was subsequently arrested after being stopped on a nearby interstate.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
When asked why all shoppers didn’t get the notice, an Amazon spokesperson said the notice was sent to customers who registered for the Prime Invitee Program between the program's launch in 2009 and 2015, when the program stopped accepting new members.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Clearly, when the justice reform was stopped was one point in time, in [20]21.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
China stopped showing games, reversing years of growth and costing the league billions.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
A lot of the commercial building has stopped.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The other day my friend Katie said something to me that stopped me in my tracks.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
But nobody ever stopped to ask me what really happened.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Routh was subsequently arrested after being stopped on a nearby interstate.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
When asked why all shoppers didn’t get the notice, an Amazon spokesperson said the notice was sent to customers who registered for the Prime Invitee Program between the program's launch in 2009 and 2015, when the program stopped accepting new members.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped
Verb
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When the gunfire ceased, additional resources were deployed to safely enter the residence, where Poulter was found deceased, police reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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The celebration of these paintings has never ceased.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Chouinard’s financial backing, the development was halted, the river was protected, and the surf break was preserved.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Miami attorney Joseph DeMaria, a federal litigator who once worked in the Justice Department’s organized crime task force in South Florida, said the environmental plaintiffs have a strong argument challenging the appeals court’s ruling that halted the Alligator Alcatraz case.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One recent Sunday evening, about 200 filled a Cincinnati church where preachers from several faith backgrounds urged them to demand his freedom.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Right now, the dwarf planet is passing in front of a region of the sky filled with stars.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once the inning ended a few minutes later, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza met Manaea in the dugout and led him down the tunnel.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hearing for ethics complaint investigation findings delayed The Wausau Ethics Board ended its own investigation into the incident in July.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And after Detroit defeated Green Bay, 34-31, in Week 14 last season, many Packers talked about wanting to see the Lions again in the postseason.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The team defeated the 49ers, 20-3, in front of a record-setting crowd.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Milwaukee Police Association and the city have sparred over pay raises and back pay in the contract that would cover 2023 to the end of 2025, but the negotiations have stalled repeatedly for reasons beyond the pay disputes.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Former Hurricane Lorena brings heavy rainfall Elsewhere in the Pacific, the remnants of what had been Hurricane Lorena were stalled about 170 miles off the coast of Baja California Sur as a remnant low-pressure area, driving heavy rainfall and a risk of life-threatening flash flooding.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mornings were packed with talks from leading thinkers in business, technology, and culture.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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So, at 18 years old, Viskari packed his bags and flew across the Atlantic Ocean to Richmond, Virginia.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this spring, the Globe concluded its investigation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Stopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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