STOPPERS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

stoppers 1 of 2

noun

plural of stopper

as in seals

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

stoppers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stopper

as in corks

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

as in plugs

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppers

Noun

Home of a fur seal trade leading to an almost extinction of seals, a whaling station, and then many volcanic eruptions leading to the destruction of scientific stations, this island looks like it is cursed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Jacob and Green chase him to a disco called Flux, shooting him dead before the jar of whatever toxic cocktail the Indonesian women cooked up falls to the floor, seals intact.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of seals

Verb

Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
If your browser blocks a file or tells you a site looks dangerous, investigate before continuing.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 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

Elsewhere in the top 10 were Eos and The Ordinary, while Hero Cosmetics took the number-10 spot for its signature pimple patches.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
The support page is meant for IT administrators, and mainly reiterates what Google already announced, including regular updates and security patches for ChromeOS through mid-2034.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 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

Definition of latches

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

stoppering

stoppers

stopping

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Stoppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppers. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of stoppers

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

argot

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Why do we 'bury the lede?'

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes