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as in halting
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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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as in filling
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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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
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
For all of these pastimes, the content followed a predictable sequence with natural stopping points.
—Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Which never impeded stopping power, either.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Give yourself triple the stopping distance, according to AAA.
—Cassidey Kavathas, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Smooth stopping power is provided by hydraulic disc brakes at each wheel sporting 180-mm rotors, with motor cut-off.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
Hetherman is the Hurricanes coach tasked with stopping — or at least slowing down — the Ole Miss signal-caller when the teams face off at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday with a trip to the national title game on the line.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
This season, the Dolphins’ defense struggled in points allowed (ranked 21st), run stopping (24th), sack production (15th), and turnover production (tied with six other teams for 11th), and there’s a chance Miami might be searching for nearly half a dozen defensive starters this offseason.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
No stopping for a moonwalk — the boot prints will be left by the next crew in NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration program.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
For years, the staunchest border hawks and hard-liners justified their positions in terms of stopping unlawful immigration.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Each tray rotates quickly as customers move through the store, many stopping at the bakery before continuing their grocery shopping.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The administration's lawyers have argued that stopping the construction in the middle would create security problems for the president.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Scroll ahead to shop seven show-stopping outfit ideas for your wedding after-party look.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
And while last year’s budget bill tightened eligibility checks, the goal should’ve been stopping bad behavior, not penalizing consumers.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Lily did exactly the right thing by stopping and asking first.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
The luxury train operates year-round stopping at picturesque destinations across the country, including in Kent, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and Surrey.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
For all of these pastimes, the content followed a predictable sequence with natural stopping points.
—Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
Which never impeded stopping power, either.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Give yourself triple the stopping distance, according to AAA.
—Cassidey Kavathas, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Smooth stopping power is provided by hydraulic disc brakes at each wheel sporting 180-mm rotors, with motor cut-off.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
Hetherman is the Hurricanes coach tasked with stopping — or at least slowing down — the Ole Miss signal-caller when the teams face off at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday with a trip to the national title game on the line.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
This season, the Dolphins’ defense struggled in points allowed (ranked 21st), run stopping (24th), sack production (15th), and turnover production (tied with six other teams for 11th), and there’s a chance Miami might be searching for nearly half a dozen defensive starters this offseason.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
No stopping for a moonwalk — the boot prints will be left by the next crew in NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration program.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
For years, the staunchest border hawks and hard-liners justified their positions in terms of stopping unlawful immigration.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Each tray rotates quickly as customers move through the store, many stopping at the bakery before continuing their grocery shopping.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The administration's lawyers have argued that stopping the construction in the middle would create security problems for the president.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Scroll ahead to shop seven show-stopping outfit ideas for your wedding after-party look.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
And while last year’s budget bill tightened eligibility checks, the goal should’ve been stopping bad behavior, not penalizing consumers.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Lily did exactly the right thing by stopping and asking first.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Adjective
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Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlán, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.—
Aarón Ibarra,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns spaced along a twisting road appear nearly deserted, the quiet broken only by the occasional passing truck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aerial footage released by the agency shows a vessel halting shortly after getting struck by the weapon.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The intensification in activity resulted in the halting of import and export activities at Bangladesh’s largest port, and held container vessels surrounding the gateway at a standstill.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In its final spring prediction before ceasing its 208-year publication, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a slow start to spring in Wisconsin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet, without ceasing, another generation of Puerto Ricans pick up the mantle to chant in the streets and fight for their country, out of love for their forefathers and foremothers.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mountain Cement believes the Source may be stalling, since Wallace previously ruled against the hotel.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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After stalling for years, the initiative was promoted successfully this time by a group of young female legislators who have talked about the challenges of balancing work, family and legislative duties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This styler has a pencil for spot-filling sparse brows and a soft spoolie for blending in product afterward.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fresh produce, ricotta, lemon, mint, and pasta shells create a perfectly balanced creamy and crunchy spring dinner that is filling without leaving you feeling stuffed.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Less than a year after ending a European tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are headed back out on the Land of Hope and Dreams American tour.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Koda Holeman opened the match by defeating Jeremiah Reno by technical fall 17-2.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Senate approved its version (SB 7040) by a largely partisan vote of 29-10, after defeating a Democratic amendment to restrict the spending to genuine disasters.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bridgeland Distillery’s cask-finished single malt also took honors, showing how finishing and single malt production are becoming bigger parts of the Canadian landscape.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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