STOPPERS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

stoppers 1 of 2

noun

plural of stopper

as in seals

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stoppers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stopper

as in corks

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as in plugs

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Noun

Colombian authorities also seized 17 laptops, 68 cellphones and eight computer towers, along with counterfeit seals and fraudulent documents, during searches associated with the arrests in Medellín.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Poor seals around the unit can trap moisture, leading to mold growth on the window frame and wall.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of seals

Verb

Her cause of death was determined to be a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks an artery, the BBC reported.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Comfort, breathability, and packability are just a few of the boxes checked by this bamboo-viscose hoodie that blocks 95 percent of the sun’s UV rays (and comes in women’s sizes).

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of blocks

Noun

More subdued options include matte black wine glasses, pumpkin vase fillers and black linen napkins, all of which can be used year after year and throughout autumn.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Messina Group’s artists include stadium-fillers like Kenny Chesney, George Strait and Ed Sheeran as well as Phoebe Bridgers, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band and Blake Shelton.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of fillers

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

But that gas could come in the form of the doughnut, or as puffy clouds that fill in patches of the black hole’s sky, as opposed to the shell of gas around a black hole star.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
There were patches of pink, and some of his skin was visibly breaking down.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of patches

Verb

Before unpacking and settling in, make sure your hotel room door fully closes and latches properly.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 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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