stopped (by)

verb

past tense of stop (by)
as in dropped in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped (by)
  1. dropped in
  2. dropped by
  3. stepped in
  4. ran in
  5. came over
  6. came by
Verb
  • Lake Brenets on the border between Switzerland and France has all but dried up as water levels have dropped in the Doubs River, which feeds it.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Charges were dropped in that case for insufficient evidence, according to The WSJ.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of dropped in
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  • As if this wasn’t a bad enough start to the year, he was soon dropped by his team and faced an uncertain future — all as reigning Tour de France champion.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Shares dropped by more than 6% after the market closed on Thursday following Apple’s earnings report.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of dropped by
Verb
  • Consider this kerfuffle settled, as Sony Pictures Classics has stepped in and picked up the film.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Amid the setbacks, Wang’s dad stepped in as a contractor and Wang’s mom volunteered to serve as construction liaison.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of stepped in
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  • Sanchez served on the Miami City Commission between 1998 and 2009 and ran in the Republican primary for Miami-Dade sheriff in 2024.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who ran in the Democratic primary for governor and is currently pursuing Graham Platner's former seat in the Senate, also commented on the shooting on Monday.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 July 2026
Definition of ran in
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  • The ruling came over the objections of xAI, which argued that allowing the plaintiffs to remain anonymous would impede its ability to find witnesses and violate the public’s right of access to court proceedings.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Defensive coordinator Christian Parker came over from Philadelphia in the offseason, and the Cowboys added pass rusher Rashan Gary via trade as well as safety Caleb Downs and defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence with first-round picks.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of came over
Verb
  • The little worker with the broom came by, passed them, moved right along.
    — Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
  • Disguised in Chiefs apparel, players came by for afternoon coffees.
    — Zuri Primos July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of came by
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