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

These skilled hunters stalk their prey in a variety of ways, from hydroplaning onto the sand to grab seals to corralling fish into big bait balls for a snack.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Doing so helps lubricate seals and keeps refrigerant circulating through the system, reducing the chance that components dry out during long periods of inactivity.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Definition of seals

Verb

This chamber, called the Maxwell Test Chamber (which is located at the European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands), is an enclosure made of conductive metal that blocks electromagnetic fields.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 July 2026
Unlike statins, which reduce the body’s cholesterol production, Lipfendra blocks a protein called PCSK9.

— Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 24 July 2026

Definition of blocks

Noun

Adding spiller plants alongside the dramatic central thrillers and voluminous fillers creates a soft, cascading movement along the edges of your containers.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
While Stewart used a variety of succulents, other common fillers are coleus, heuchera, lantana, dusty miller, and philodendrons.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

Definition of fillers

Verb

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
This scale quickly clogs ordinary solar stills, much like calcium buildup ruins your bathroom showerhead.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026

Definition of clogs

Verb

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
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

Definition of chains

Noun

The company is loath to tie up its best engineers with making security patches — a cost center — instead of developing new products and features that will generate profits, ProPublica has reported.

— Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 29 July 2026
O’Leary notes that different delivery methods work about equally well, though injections may produce a faster change than gels, patches or long-acting implants.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Definition of patches

Verb

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
Cici in the Sky also recommends Sabre’s portable door lock, which latches onto the strike plate to reinforce the existing lock.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

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