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

Shifting sandbars, strong currents, and deeper troughs in the area often collect bait fish, which in turn attract seals and the predators that follow them.

— Heather McCarron, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of seals

Verb

Some told the Miami Herald that the ruling blocks the path to asylum and that the cases cannot be evaluated in a vacuum.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Stopgap spending bill passes House The House voted yesterday to pass a stopgap government-funding bill that temporarily blocks the White House’s proposal to give political appointees more control over federal research grants.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of blocks

Noun

Not to mention, many people (understandably) have mixed feelings about injecting Juvéderm or Restylane and the rest of their ilk into their faces for a bit of a volume boost, or balk at the price for half a syringe of the hyaluronic acid fillers.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
The Pets Table recipes are made in the USA without artificial flavors, colors, or fillers.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fillers

Noun

Avoid walking through tall grass, rocky areas or other places where snakes might hide, such as wildflower or bluebonnet patches.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
The Judge card Towns purchased includes two Gold Logoman patches worn by the Yankees outfielder during each of the last two seasons to mark his consecutive MVP campaigns in 2024 and 2025.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 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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