stoppered

verb

past tense of stopper
1
as in corked

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2
as in sealed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppered
  1. occluded
  2. sealed
  3. plugged
  4. fastened
  5. latched
  6. chained
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  • There’s so much that has been occluded by the broad-brush depiction of the eighties as the awful age of Reagan, yuppies, shoulder pads, mullets, and synth-drums.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
  • Unlike supermassive black holes, the critics argued, LRDs appeared occluded by much denser clouds of gas, potentially mandating a more direct method for accurately measuring their mass.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Definition of occluded
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  • State police noticed the trailer wasn't sealed and Singh indicated the seal was inside the cab.
    — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Definition of sealed
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  • However, that battery capacity allows the Spéirling Pure to cover a race distance of 25 to 31 miles (40 to 50 km) at maximum LMP2 pace before needing to be plugged back in.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
  • Outdoor units usually have a large coil covered with fins and bristles that help regulate the temperature and flow of refrigerant, but these can get easily plugged with dirt, pollen, grass clippings, and other debris.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 9 July 2026
Definition of plugged
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  • How To Train Rose Canes The canes of climbing roses must be fastened to their support system to direct growth.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • The best way for passengers to reduce their risk of injury is to follow crew instructions and keep their seat belts fastened when directed.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of fastened
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  • Cecelia Kale was climbing a tree in her front yard in Tigerton on June 23 when a bat latched onto her leg, according to her family.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In doorbell footage shared with WTXL, a fox approached and latched onto her leg.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of latched
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  • Maldonado then texted her mother, telling her she was fired and that the girl was outside chained to the fence, according to the report.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Capitol Police removed the dog, which was chained in the vehicle, and provided the dog with water until animal control arrived.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
Definition of chained
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“Stoppered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppered. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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