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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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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
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
The data center is also required to pay at least 80% of its billing and pay 10 years' worth of billing if the stopping operations earlier than contracted.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The Chiefs have reached a stopping point.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Slow tapering of antidepressants combined with therapy is more effective in preventing depression relapse than fast tapering or sudden stopping of medication.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
To help avoid a collision, give yourself triple the stopping distance, experts say, or 8-10 seconds of following distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 29 Nov. 2025
Certain video features also have natural stopping points.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025
Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Stroll through the Funk Zone, stopping at wineries, breweries, and local shops along the way.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Instead of stopping, the van continued in the same direction, police said.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
However, the Bills’ greatest weakness on defense is stopping the run.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
While video from the scene showed officers stopping a man who identified himself as a doctor from offering her care, she was ultimately transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Mina Kimes, the ESPN NFL analyst, noted on her show that the Bills have struggled in stopping the run, something that’s out of Allen’s control.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Federal judge Julia Kobick in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Administration from enforcing the policy against Orr and six other individual plaintiffs in April.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Why is the Farmers' Almanac stopping publication?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
The data center is also required to pay at least 80% of its billing and pay 10 years' worth of billing if the stopping operations earlier than contracted.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The Chiefs have reached a stopping point.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Slow tapering of antidepressants combined with therapy is more effective in preventing depression relapse than fast tapering or sudden stopping of medication.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
To help avoid a collision, give yourself triple the stopping distance, experts say, or 8-10 seconds of following distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 29 Nov. 2025
Certain video features also have natural stopping points.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Rhode founder and her stylist Dani Michele delivered a show-stopping moment on the red carpet, pulling a shimmering 2009 Armani Privé gown from the archives.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Stroll through the Funk Zone, stopping at wineries, breweries, and local shops along the way.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Instead of stopping, the van continued in the same direction, police said.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
However, the Bills’ greatest weakness on defense is stopping the run.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
While video from the scene showed officers stopping a man who identified himself as a doctor from offering her care, she was ultimately transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Mina Kimes, the ESPN NFL analyst, noted on her show that the Bills have struggled in stopping the run, something that’s out of Allen’s control.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Federal judge Julia Kobick in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Administration from enforcing the policy against Orr and six other individual plaintiffs in April.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Why is the Farmers' Almanac stopping publication?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Adjective
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Quarterback Bryce Young now owns the single-game franchise record for most passing yards.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But where the Rams have really put opposing defenses in a bind has been using 13-personnel to open up the passing game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Haiti is one of 19 countries the administration targeted in a new sweeping immigration directive that is leading to the halting of all immigration benefits, including maturation ceremonies and status adjustments for those already here.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Dec. 2025
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Included in the framework would be the halting of attacks from Russia.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
20 Nov. 2025
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That’s because Keats, who died at just 25, was obsessed with the finality of things, with an unavoidable fear of life ceasing to be.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
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The first step for treating CHS is ceasing marijuana use entirely, Streem said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Dec. 2025
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Miami’s first drive stalls A Carson Beck sack ultimately led to Miami’s first drive of the game stalling near midfield.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of these risks, the security implications of adopting AI are mounting faster than many enterprises can manage, leading to serious discussions on how to keep these systems safe without stalling progress.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Reduce overall soil needs in a large container by filling the bottom of the pot with empty milk jugs or aluminum cans.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Known for their high-energy performances and irresistible grooves, April and the Funk Junkies have become a San Diego favorite, filling dance floors with their mix of funk, soul, pop, and rock classics.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Chargers have been without top tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater because of season-ending ankle and knee injuries, respectively, and tried to make do as best as possible.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The team labored in home losses to Houston and the Los Angeles Chargers, with Mahomes ultimately suffering a season-ending ACL injury in the fourth quarter of that setback against the Chargers.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This came on the heels of another fleeting feel-good moment for the Rangers (20-18-6), who opened the new year by defeating the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers in Friday’s Winter Classic.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Zinke faced close races during his second House tenure however, winning his seat in the 2022 midterms by around three points before defeating the same opponent during the 2024 presidential election by more than seven points.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
5 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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The white gown in which Ada will open the show is still receiving finishing touches from young seamstress Christine (Garance Marillier).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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