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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5
as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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as in passing
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as in halting
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Recent Examples of stopping
Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Front disc and rear drum brakes do the stopping.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Isak may take some time settling in, but Liverpool will take some stopping.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Fischl referenced the great Greek athletic nudes, such as Myron’s discus thrower, to achieve not just the portrayal of continuous energetic motion but also the suggestion that great human athleticism is about a stopping point, calculated containment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Where is Kamala Harris' book tour stopping?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
But, her work with ESPN isn’t stopping there.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
The deputy turned on the emergency lights and sirens, but Dixon continued to drive two miles before stopping.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The commenter explained that nothing was stopping her from hosting a second baby shower suitable for her needs and desires.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The Rhapsody of the Seas takes several different journeys, including a seven-day route which begins and ends in San Juan, while stopping at several Caribbean islands in between.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Hanging from the fence was a backpack and a reusable shopping bag — each containing a plate capable of stopping small arms fire, according to prosecutors.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
What if stopping life-threatening bleeding could be as simple as injecting a gel?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Dormitories served as a stopping point on a journey to America for between 500,000 and 1 million would-be immigrants.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Front disc and rear drum brakes do the stopping.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Isak may take some time settling in, but Liverpool will take some stopping.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Fischl referenced the great Greek athletic nudes, such as Myron’s discus thrower, to achieve not just the portrayal of continuous energetic motion but also the suggestion that great human athleticism is about a stopping point, calculated containment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Where is Kamala Harris' book tour stopping?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
But, her work with ESPN isn’t stopping there.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
The deputy turned on the emergency lights and sirens, but Dixon continued to drive two miles before stopping.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The commenter explained that nothing was stopping her from hosting a second baby shower suitable for her needs and desires.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The Rhapsody of the Seas takes several different journeys, including a seven-day route which begins and ends in San Juan, while stopping at several Caribbean islands in between.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Hanging from the fence was a backpack and a reusable shopping bag — each containing a plate capable of stopping small arms fire, according to prosecutors.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
What if stopping life-threatening bleeding could be as simple as injecting a gel?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
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The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship AIDS relief program, according to international organizations and members of Congress who warn the cuts are already hurting patients and halting critical projects globally.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goldman Sachs says surging investment in AI among the S&P 500 companies is diverting funds from stock buybacks, halting their usual yearly growth.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Runge argues in The Great Healthcare Disruption that innovation without humanity risks leaving patients behind, while humanity without innovation risks stalling medical progress.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Recent employment data, including the August jobs report, show a US economy with job growth that’s stalling out.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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With kids settling back into school routines and store shelves filling with Halloween decor, the season is shifting.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The number of ski visits at domestic ski resorts climbed by nearly 13% in the year ending April 30 to 26 million, according to the China Ski Industry White Paper.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Last season, McCarthy was on the sideline with a season-ending meniscus injury suffered during preseason.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chargers got off to a hot start to the season in year two under Jim Harbaugh by defeating the Chiefs 27-21 in the NFL season opener.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jovic lifted the trophy by defeating Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-4, 6-1 in Sunday’s final of the WTA 500 tournament in Zapopan, Mexico.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The big Etienne run followed a few rough moments in the passing game for the safeties and linebackers.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The regression in the Dolphins’ vertical passing game, a problem for most of last season, continued in the opener.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Calls for full voting rights increased after the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro, 70, was found guilty on all five counts he was charged with — attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organization, attempted violent abolition of the democratic rule of law and two counts relating to destruction of state property.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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War When the first shots of the conflict were fired in April 2023, domestic soccer within Sudan was immediately halted, with the majority of the country’s teams ceasing to compete at any meaningful level.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The group’s catalog maintains a never-ceasing presence on charts all around the world, and many of the rock classic hits included in the outfit’s discography still sell and stream in meaningful numbers every single week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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