Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped (by)
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The third installment from Simone Rocha and Crocs dropped in April, with that release introducing the Fisherman Stomp Sandal and offering new colors of the Siren style as well.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025 -
The collection also includes the two brands’ Birthday Cake release, which dropped in September in honor of Bath & Body Works’ 35th anniversary.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Adoptions for senior dogs also dropped by 2 percent in 2025, while adoptions for large dogs fell by 9 percent.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday night, the second part of the three-part reunion, the room was still reeling from the bombshell dropped by Julia Lemigova, who is married to tennis star Martina Navratilova.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hat tips go to left tackle Jaylon Moore — who stepped in for Josh Simmons at the last minute, against one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the league — and, of course, Kelce.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Austin Schlottman stepped in and the line didn’t miss a beat.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers ran that play with just 10 defenders, and the Buccaneers ran in the direction of the absent defensive end.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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One play later, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence ran in for a one-yard touchdown.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The medical staff came over to tend to Vokolek as players gathered around him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Preliminary information suggested the couple had recently ended their relationship when Duran came over and forced his way into the apartment, Krynsky said.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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That came by virtue of a career day from running back Rico Dowdle — who is facing his old team Sunday — and a defense that looked simply like a different team in the second half.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Finally walking off the field, the 24-year-old reliever met Thomson at the top step of the dugout and then sat on the bench as teammates came by to offer support.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Stopped (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped%20%28by%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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