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noun

plural of stopper
as in seals

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stopper
1
as in corks

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as in plugs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppers
  1. seals
  2. blocks
  3. plugs
  4. fillers
  5. clogs
  6. chains
  7. patches
  8. latches
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
Verb
  • Wilson plugs a creative gap in the Leeds line-up off that inside-right channel.
    — Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • The discovery also plugs a gap in our understanding of Venus's dense atmosphere.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Definition of plugs
Noun
  • Consider Updating Your Plumbing Just like with lighting, switches, and outlets, many kitchen renovators plan on adding or moving plumbing lines for appliances, pot fillers, and more.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • The modern aesthetics industry, long plagued by fillers, lasers, Botox, and the nips and tucks of aging skin, is sitting on the precipice of its next era.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 17 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
  • Chanel’s Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask is on my bedside table and Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Mask and eye patches are favorites in my group chats.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Flight controllers had to overcome initial communication and pointing problems with Link, beaming up software patches.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 22 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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