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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3
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
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Carelessness and accidents happen, however, so take some time with each season to go through items and toss anything that’s faded, shattered, or stopped working.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
His photo stopped just above his groin area to reveal deep, V-cut definitions below his abs.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
While some states have stopped or loosened their weighing practices, at least 16 states, including Tennessee, West Virginia, Arkansas, and New York, still have these types of policies, according to a 2024 report from Undark, a nonprofit, independent digital magazine.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Like a high-level creature ripped from the pages of the Player’s Handbook, the cultural juggernaut that is Critical Role seemingly cannot be stopped.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
But through four games, the Ravens haven’t stopped the run or applied any semblance of pressure on a quarterback.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The company also missed the AI boom, having stopped making the chips that hyperscalers and AI giants like Nvidia badly need seven years ago, and ceding that market to Taiwan’s TSMC and Korea’s Samsung.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Even before the vehicles stopped moving a fire broke out, which quickly spread to the back three vehicles.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But as the months have passed, Juni has stopped stashing food, loves to nap, and seems so much more at ease.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Carelessness and accidents happen, however, so take some time with each season to go through items and toss anything that’s faded, shattered, or stopped working.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
His photo stopped just above his groin area to reveal deep, V-cut definitions below his abs.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
While some states have stopped or loosened their weighing practices, at least 16 states, including Tennessee, West Virginia, Arkansas, and New York, still have these types of policies, according to a 2024 report from Undark, a nonprofit, independent digital magazine.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
Like a high-level creature ripped from the pages of the Player’s Handbook, the cultural juggernaut that is Critical Role seemingly cannot be stopped.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
But through four games, the Ravens haven’t stopped the run or applied any semblance of pressure on a quarterback.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The company also missed the AI boom, having stopped making the chips that hyperscalers and AI giants like Nvidia badly need seven years ago, and ceding that market to Taiwan’s TSMC and Korea’s Samsung.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Even before the vehicles stopped moving a fire broke out, which quickly spread to the back three vehicles.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped
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Icelandic carrier Play Airlines ceased operations and cancelled all remaining flights around the globe over the weekend, the airline announced Sunday.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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In 2014, Keegan founded the spiritual community center Full Circle Venice, which has since seemingly ceased operations.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The government shutdown that began this week furloughed thousands of federal workers, froze essential government functions across the nation — and also halted an essential part of Florida’s booming real estate market.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Medicare and Medicaid benefits also will still be paid, but many other aspects of the federal government have halted during the shutdown.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, a different vibe soon filled the arena once the countdown clock reached zero and a video charting Kirk's career from 18-year-old organizer to one of the GOP’s most prominent activists came on-screen.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What’s the difference between a boss who is optimistic, practices positive thinking, coaches, and inspires their team and a bad boss who is just filled with toxic positivity?—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The big uncertainty is Ralf Rangnick, who was appointed as interim manager when Solskjaer went, with a two-year consultancy role lined up for the German once that 2021-22 season ended.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stu Sternberg’s era owning the Tampa Bay Rays has ended, and his style of running baseball operations on a shoestring budget has wrapped as well.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a stunner, Hollis defeated Morgan Pope to win Part 3 of the three-part HOH competition.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Viktor Hovland, who had defeated Henley and Scheffler alongside teammate Robert MacIntyre with a 1-up score, was ruled out of the four-ball due to a neck injury.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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While the movie was stalled, Garner and Madonna remained in each others orbit, with the two posing for a picture at photographer and filmmaker Steven Klein’s May 2023 birthday party.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Childhood flu shot rates fall in 2024-2025 Last season’s vaccination coverage among children ages 6 months to 17 years has stalled below 50%.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Naturally, these aren't feature-packed as an iPad with a stylus – but that's sort of the point.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lionel Richie’s new memoir Truly — named after his 1982 debut solo single — is packed with personal stories from his decades in music.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The country concluded its general elections with Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity winning an overall majority.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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While the data during the peak of the Covid closures was even weaker, the increasing number of store closures and mounting cost pressures on tenants are likely to further dampen rent growth in the next several quarters, the report concluded.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Stopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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