Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppers
Noun
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The replacement seals worked normally during a second fueling test last week, and no problems were found.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026 -
The virus is considered to be a low risk to humans, but officials said people should avoid approaching the seals and keep pets away from the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rorry Portable Wireless Charger Save yourself the trouble of a dead phone with this compact Rorry portable charger, which plugs directly into your phone—no cables needed.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Her lending company plugs those sorts of details — student transcripts and internship experiences, for example— into an algorithm that determines the likelihood applicants will complete college, get a job and make enough money to pay back the loan.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By this point, Jordan had also become certified to perform fillers for himself and on others.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dumplings are also used to describe fluffy matzoh balls or other European soup fillers, like kreplach.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Tokyo Central is owned by Japanese company Pan Pacific Retail Management, which also runs the grocery chains Gelson’s and Don Quijote.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Manufacturers of estradiol patches have struggled to keep pace, creating supply disruptions at pharmacies across the country.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of these areas are just patches of turf with Adirondack chairs — popular with exploration-minded toddlers, or kids with a ball.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But there are also some less intensive procedures (like embolization, which blocks the blood vessels that feed the fibroids; and endometrial ablation, which uses electricity to remove the uterine lining) as well as hormonal medications that may not eliminate fibroids but can lessen the symptoms.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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While Earth blocks some of the sun’s light, stray beams will pass around and through our atmosphere, turning the moon’s usually pearlescent surface red.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My brain latches onto the process of production so well.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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The robotic submarine latches onto the hull of friendly ships or submarines, conserving energy while traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to distant mission areas.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Since 2021, 18 states have enhanced their coverage to include checkups, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and dentures, while loosening annual dollar caps for benefits.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dumplings come in all shapes and sizes, with the dough and fillings usually made fresh in large family gatherings at home.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Stoppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppers. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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