Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped (by)
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And Steyer’s spending spree was nowhere near the $1 billion that Michael Bloomberg dropped in just 104 days on his 2020 campaign for president.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026 -
The lawsuit was reportedly dropped in 2013 after State Farm reached a settlement with Von D, per People magazine.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The county’s share of liquor revenue dropped by several hundred thousand dollars, Tripple said, part of a plan executed at the end of the session to divert liquor revenue to state police to make up for straggling wages.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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The league is finally recovering from a turbulent decade during which television ratings dropped by nearly 48% as many of its most prominent players, coaches and executives increasingly inserted themselves into partisan political debates.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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After the handball in the box on Czechia's Pavel Sulc, Teboho Mokoena stepped in for a penalty, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and buried a shot into the left side of the net to make this a 1-1 match with under 10 minutes to go.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Gilmore, who stepped in as chief investment officer in the summer of 2024, directs a staff of more than 300 while facing scrutiny from politicians, union leaders, environmentalists, taxpayer groups and the media.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The two sides ran in slates aligned against one another.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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Ken’s parents also influenced how rinks were ran in the area, the two said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Check out this Japanese sports reporter who came over from the Land of the Rising Sun to sample some of the local fare.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Nimmo also came over to check on his former New York Mets’ teammate.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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This latest berth came by finishing first in its UEFA qualifying group, including a 10-0 rout of San Marino.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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San Antonio’s lone victory in the series came by 4 points.—
Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Stopped (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped%20%28by%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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