STOPPER Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of stopper

as in seal

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verb

as in to cork

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as in to seal

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Noun

But the central show-stopper takes place in a restaurant booth when Murdoch sells Lamb his new job. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 The Brazilian shot-stopper was Bournemouth’s No 1 for two seasons before joining Arsenal in 2024 as understudy to David Raya. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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

The seal is awarded to universities that build momentum on campus for continuous improvement in Latino student success by aligning data, practice and leadership.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Seryl began wrapping the untouched cookies up for me in napkins embossed with the ambassadorial seal.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 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

As to authenticating that low odometer reading, Weaver assures that plugging a reader into its transmission revealed the exact mileage.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Each console was tested in the device's performance mode while plugged directly into power, with the only difference being the resolution.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of plug

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

Ceramides support the skin barrier, while squalane and fatty acids help lock in moisture for a smoother, glowier-looking neck.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
On desktop, users can lock eligible conversations in the new ChatGPT app for macOS or Windows, in either Chat or Work mode.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lock

Verb

Owen did not directly answer Heytens’s hypothetical question, instead insisting that the law at the center of the lawsuit was a violation of the contracts clause of the Constitution, which bars states from passing laws impairing public contracts.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
His order bars Essayli from participating in or supervising their cases, including overseeing the attorneys handling them.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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