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Recent Examples of stopper
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025
His systematic dismantling of one of the league’s top defenses — led by two premier point-of-attack stoppers on a team with championship pedigree — silenced the tired trope that in a league full of giants, a 6-foot-1 guard can’t control the game.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
SI.com, 13 May 2018
Facebook Advertising Works On April 3, game wardens received an Operation Game Thief crime stoppers call alleging an individual was trying to sell an alligator on Facebook.
—Community Report Community Report, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2018
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Noun
Brown was later considered one of the best defensive linemen on the free agency market this past offseason — and with the Panthers on the lookout for a run stopper, Brown cashed out on Day 1.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025
His systematic dismantling of one of the league’s top defenses — led by two premier point-of-attack stoppers on a team with championship pedigree — silenced the tired trope that in a league full of giants, a 6-foot-1 guard can’t control the game.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Verb
Alexandre Lacazette and substitute Danny Welbeck both had one-on-one chances to score but both were thwarted by Terriers stopper Jonas Lossl.
—SI.com, 13 May 2018
Facebook Advertising Works On April 3, game wardens received an Operation Game Thief crime stoppers call alleging an individual was trying to sell an alligator on Facebook.
—Community Report Community Report, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopper
Noun
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Outdoor lights typically contain seals to protect against rain; however, these seals are not built to withstand the high pressure of a pressure washer.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Public opposition to the fee helped cork the proposal.—
Sarah Scoles,
JSTOR Daily,
11 June 2025
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The brash freshman who spent much of the season bragging to teammates about his power corked a bat to crush balls even farther.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
20 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Also included with the Headphone (1) is support for Hi-Res Audio LDAC codec , USB-C lossless playback and a traditional 3.5mm jack for plugging the headphones into hi-fi or analog portable music player.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Just plug it in and the device will heat its griddle surfaces to around 375 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Its team of 26 volunteer dentists and four dental hygienists perform a range of services for clients, from basic cleanings and fillings to extractions and dentures.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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David carried out mass cremations, removed corpses’ gold jewelry and dental fillings and illegally harvested corpses’ organs for sale, prosecutors charged.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
Verb
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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
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And each subsequent image bunged into the algorithm could be used to lower the overall noise level.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
19 Mar. 2023
Verb
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The nourishing blend of calendula, sunflower, shea, and castor oils helps lock in moisture and protect color, leaving hair soft, shiny, and sun-safe.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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He is locked in a tight battle with Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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For three days, Santi didn’t cry, didn’t latch, didn’t blink.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Finally, the last piece of business for the Steelers, barring another move to improve the roster, will be figuring out a long-term extension with superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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For the fifth year in a row, New York Police Department and corrections officers were officially barred from marching in the parade while wearing their full dress uniforms, which include firearms.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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“Stopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopper. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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