Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppers
Noun
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Never use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals when cleaning a skylight, as these can scratch the glass and damage its seals or special coatings, says Rapinchuk.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026 -
That protein keeps the seals between your gut cells closed by silencing the genes that would otherwise loosen them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.—
Guy German,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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Another distinction is its saddle and seatpost, which form a unit that plugs into a corner of the square motor/battery assembly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Fertilize with general-purpose products and pair dahlias with early-blooming fillers and spillers for vibrant container displays.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In the future, says Dukhovny, flying cars will be as ubiquitous in the skies of New York as ordinary cars are now — with none of the congestion that clogs our streets.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
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This scale quickly clogs ordinary solar stills, much like calcium buildup ruins your bathroom showerhead.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 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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Boy and Girl Scout troops can also work with Sticky Fingers to earn cooking and baking patches.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Verb
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In the footage, the larger male bear latches onto the smaller bear with its mouth, sinking its teeth into the animal, repeatedly ripping at the female bear's fur and skin.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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In a TikTok video, Eve promotes this $15 safety device that easily latches onto the strike plate of any door.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Stoppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppers. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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