as in passing
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as in halting
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1
as in ceasing
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the manufacturer will stop selling the toy and will immediately recall all the units that have already been sold
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2
as in stalling
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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3
as in filling
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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4
as in ending
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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Recent Examples of stopping
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Their gold series rotors are made from solid iron for a combination of excellent stopping power and durability.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
In these moments, Blunt seems to have entered a zone akin to the steady momentum of a gyroscope, a kind of spiritual whirring that has to find its own natural stopping point.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 June 2026
The most common injuries are strains, sprains, and fractures that result from frequent changes in direction, stopping, and starting.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Fat tires provide stability across a variety of surfaces, while hydraulic disc brakes offer confident stopping power.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Visitors can enjoy stunning views and access popular stopping points with a drive on the 27-mile Park Loop Road.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The trend closely matches data previously disclosed by Waymo, where self-driving vehicles are often hit by inattentive human drivers who misjudge or fail to anticipate the car’s cautious stopping behavior.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
The neighborhood/area Thanks to its impressive roster of restaurants and show-stopping infinity pool – not to mention a raucous opening party that saw J-Lo perform atop a bar and Idris Elba take to the decks – One Za'abeel is Dubai’s hottest new address.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
The pink upper ran almost all the way to the front before stopping at a clean black cap, creating a hard break at the toe rather than a softer two-tone fade seen in other iterations of recent Saint Laurent slingbacks.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
But Target is not stopping at 30 stores in 2026.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 23 June 2026
The Question Most People Avoid For many professionals and business owners, the next chapter is not about stopping.
—Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The injunction stopping the construction was extended until a hearing on July 23.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 23 June 2026
That's not stopping voters from turning out in force.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Noun
Choose simple routines, and honor a real stopping time today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Their gold series rotors are made from solid iron for a combination of excellent stopping power and durability.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
In these moments, Blunt seems to have entered a zone akin to the steady momentum of a gyroscope, a kind of spiritual whirring that has to find its own natural stopping point.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 June 2026
The most common injuries are strains, sprains, and fractures that result from frequent changes in direction, stopping, and starting.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Fat tires provide stability across a variety of surfaces, while hydraulic disc brakes offer confident stopping power.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Visitors can enjoy stunning views and access popular stopping points with a drive on the 27-mile Park Loop Road.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The trend closely matches data previously disclosed by Waymo, where self-driving vehicles are often hit by inattentive human drivers who misjudge or fail to anticipate the car’s cautious stopping behavior.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Verb
And the heat’s not stopping anytime soon.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
The neighborhood/area Thanks to its impressive roster of restaurants and show-stopping infinity pool – not to mention a raucous opening party that saw J-Lo perform atop a bar and Idris Elba take to the decks – One Za'abeel is Dubai’s hottest new address.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
The pink upper ran almost all the way to the front before stopping at a clean black cap, creating a hard break at the toe rather than a softer two-tone fade seen in other iterations of recent Saint Laurent slingbacks.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
But Target is not stopping at 30 stores in 2026.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 23 June 2026
The Question Most People Avoid For many professionals and business owners, the next chapter is not about stopping.
—Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The injunction stopping the construction was extended until a hearing on July 23.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 23 June 2026
That's not stopping voters from turning out in force.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Adjective
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The Krewe of Gemini, a Mardi Gras organization in the Shreveport-Bossier community of which Watson, his wife and one of their daughters were members, also mourned his passing Wednesday.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Moore was a consistent presence for Young in the passing game during OTAs with McMillan (foot) sidelined.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Noun
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And while the quake did cause some disruptions in downtown Miami — the evacuation of County Hall and the halting of Metrorail service — officials were quick to calm the masses.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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The secretary's recent testimony in Senate hearings has reignited curiosity about his distinct speech pattern, which at times can sound shaky or halting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Bates County officials said the aircraft failed to reach full power before stalling and crashing near Interstate 49 Business.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Iran has historically failed to follow through on promises, instead simply stalling and buying time.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2026
Verb
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That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Trains were slowly filling up with fans, many of whom skipped work, adjusted their schedules or were fortunate to have the day off.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Verb
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And a whistle was called for offside, ending the counterattack.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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But that era is ending because memory is becoming the bottleneck.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Leviatán has been crowned Valorant Masters London champions, defeating Paper Rex 3-2 in a dramatic grand final.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Local artists were commissioned to add finishing touches, including Gonçalo Jordão and textile designer Thierry Larche, who collaborated on the property’s own azulejo (ceramic tiles) in the garden area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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