STOPPERS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

stoppers 1 of 2

noun

plural of stopper

as in seals

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stoppers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stopper

as in corks

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as in plugs

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Noun

Hike to Point Bennett on San Miguel Island to view tens of thousands of sea lions and seals, one of the largest pinniped colonies in the world.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Inspect the weatherstripping for cracked, compressed or missing foam, vinyl or rubber seals.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of seals

Verb

The effect essentially gives Roman a parking spot in space, enabling engineers on Earth to remain in constant contact with the telescope, while making sure Earth never blocks its view of the cosmos.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
If the teams refuse to enroll the players who benefit from the TRO, those players could petition Hoffman to clarify that his order also blocks the SEC from punishing schools.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of blocks

Noun

Over the years, Tallulah has continued to be candid about her self-image, including her decision to have her fillers dissolved.

— Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Common additives and fillers in saffron capsule supplements include rice powder, silica, stearic acid and acacia gum.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fillers

Noun

Unlike the James Webb Space Telescope, which trades panoramic views for a narrow field of view to peer deeply into small, specific patches of the sky, Roman is built for scale.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Scalp Around half of people with psoriasis have symptoms affecting their scalp, such as silvery-white scaly patches, itching, and pain.

— Ruth Jessen Hickman, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 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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