STOPPERS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

stoppers 1 of 2

noun

plural of stopper

as in seals

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stoppers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stopper

as in corks

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as in plugs

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Noun

They are accused of forging seals and official documents and said Huy had an Australian passport while Thuan had a Norwegian one.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Temperature swings and thermal stress will eventually crack structural steel and cause joints and seals to fail.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of seals

Verb

First responders typically treat opioid overdoses with a drug called naloxone, which temporarily blocks the mu-opioid receptors.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Removing standing access reduces blast radius and buys time, while quick access withdrawal across hybrid environments blocks attacker pathways.

— Robert Bobel, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of blocks

Verb

Essentially, earbuds—or anything else that plugs up your ear canal for long periods of time—could lead to a greater buildup of wax if your body isn’t able to get rid of it.

— Julia Landwehr, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026
Wilson plugs a creative gap in the Leeds line-up off that inside-right channel.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of plugs

Verb

Diagnosed at age 3 with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that clogs the lungs with sticky mucus, Smith grew up with doctors expecting a cure to arrive in time to save her.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
The fine powder clogs their digestive systems and prevents them from eating plants.

— Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of clogs

Noun

There were taro patches and gardens planted with banana, sweet potato, sugar cane, noni, and more.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The release notes mention patches for a Face ID bug and camera-zooming issues on iPhone 18 Pro models, as well as a fix for an unresponsive screen issue.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of patches

Verb

This bag from Away has a code lock that latches onto the zippers, preventing everyone but you and security from getting in.

— Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Both the containers and lids are made from glass, and the lids are sealed with food-safe silicone that latches into place on both sides for an airtight design without leaks.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

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