STOPPER Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of stopper

as in seal

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verb

as in to cork

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Recent Examples of stopper

Noun

Taylor dropped back three steps and arced a jump ball into the corner over Barron and into the mitts of Sheppard, who appeared to scrape both toes along the turf before the Broncos’ stopper shoved him out of bounds. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2026 The ensuing years brought three Pro Bowls and 70½ sacks (plus a reputation as a run stopper, something the Falcons also need). — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

Technical fabrications are still making an appearance with a lot of wind stopper luxe nylons but in shapes and silhouettes that feel more part of a rtw collection than a purely function purchase. — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024 Like O’Rourke, this debate will be one of his best chances to stopper any more losses. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2019 See All Example Sentences for stopper

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Noun

Jacob and Green chase him to a disco called Flux, shooting him dead before the jar of whatever toxic cocktail the Indonesian women cooked up falls to the floor, seals intact.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
On the apparel front, a Ballistic Tech Vest harkens back to ’90s utility gear, while Gore-Tex rears its head again on a circa-2000 Mountain Jacket with seam seals and another shell that reaches full length.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of seal

Verb

Web-like striations or corking on jalapeño skins occur when plants are stressed by irregular watering, dry soil, or high heat.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Peppers with smooth skins will be less hot than peppers that display corking.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026

Definition of cork

Verb

This systematic integration of DPI means that a small-scale weaver in India or an artisan in Egypt can plug directly into a multi-nation marketplace without navigating complex Western banking rails.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
This is why the Irish invested in the position last winter, adding Tionne Gray (Oregon) and Francis Brewu (Pittsburgh), plugging a hole that could have undone the rest of the defense.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of plug

Noun

Start with this quilt set that’s lightweight but comfy for fall, then snag these ever-popular bed pillows with plush filling that shoppers compare to fluffy clouds.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Sour Cream Cranberry Muffins Brown sugar, pecans and pumpkin pie spice create both a filling and topping for these muffins.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of filling

Verb

Two romantic songs are bunged in, perhaps to give Triptii Dimri something to do; otherwise, she is mostly tasked with looking lovely.

— Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
And each subsequent image bunged into the algorithm could be used to lower the overall noise level.

— WIRED, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2023

Definition of bung

Verb

One lifetime payment beats paying for separate subscriptions for every model worth testing, and today’s the last chance to lock in this Labor Day price.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
On top of that, police urge folks to lock their doors, cars and sheds and even keep ladders away from houses.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of lock

Verb

The final season of Girls ended (spoiler) with Hannah Horvath a mother, attempting and, finally, succeeding to get her son to latch.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
The dog made it over the fence and began to attack K-9 Diesel, latching onto his neck, prosecutors said.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of latch

Verb

The rapper was dropped from the run after his statements in support of Palestinians living in Gaza pushed some venue owners to bar him from performing on their stages, putting the tour at risk.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
The Star reported this story over the course of several weeks following an anonymous Reddit thread that went viral detailing allegations about Jay Sanders’ misconduct and abuse at popular Kansas City-area bars Drastic Measures and Wild Child.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

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