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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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Effective stopping power is provided by Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 160-mm rotors.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Police have not yet said how the pursuit came to an end, and whether officers used vehicle stopping devices.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
But there’s no stopping this tide of change, and never has been.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
This is known as the optimal stopping problem.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
In the last five years, many have morphed from clean but utilitarian stopping points where pilots could grab a cup of coffee between flights, or aircraft owners could do a quick Zoom call before heading on a business trip.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The Buffalo Bills have been a team that has struggled with run-stopping, and their game against the Atlanta Falcons might be more of the same.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Popular stopping points include the viewpoint of Rowena Crest and Multnomah Falls, a 620-foot waterfall framed by red and gold foliage.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, a passenger aircraft that can complete make the journey without stopping is in the final stages of construction, Qantas announced on Friday, releasing first images of the plane as it is assembled.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Why is the Farmers' Almanac stopping publication?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Anything else breaks the fast, stopping all benefits.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
In an interview before the meeting, Franco said the Department of Children and Families's letter contained multiple falsehoods and that nothing is stopping it from giving the funds to another agency.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Thanks to a breakthrough by researchers in China, the material is stronger, tougher and more effective at stopping bullets—while also being thinner—than the current gold standard material, Kevlar.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead of stopping, Dula accelerated, striking the officer head-on.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Still, no small arm matches its raw stopping power within its effective range.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Effective stopping power is provided by Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 160-mm rotors.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Police have not yet said how the pursuit came to an end, and whether officers used vehicle stopping devices.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
But there’s no stopping this tide of change, and never has been.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
This is known as the optimal stopping problem.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
In the last five years, many have morphed from clean but utilitarian stopping points where pilots could grab a cup of coffee between flights, or aircraft owners could do a quick Zoom call before heading on a business trip.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The Buffalo Bills have been a team that has struggled with run-stopping, and their game against the Atlanta Falcons might be more of the same.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Popular stopping points include the viewpoint of Rowena Crest and Multnomah Falls, a 620-foot waterfall framed by red and gold foliage.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Now, a passenger aircraft that can complete make the journey without stopping is in the final stages of construction, Qantas announced on Friday, releasing first images of the plane as it is assembled.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Why is the Farmers' Almanac stopping publication?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Anything else breaks the fast, stopping all benefits.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
In an interview before the meeting, Franco said the Department of Children and Families's letter contained multiple falsehoods and that nothing is stopping it from giving the funds to another agency.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Thanks to a breakthrough by researchers in China, the material is stronger, tougher and more effective at stopping bullets—while also being thinner—than the current gold standard material, Kevlar.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead of stopping, Dula accelerated, striking the officer head-on.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Adjective
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Williams continued to play off-schedule in the passing game Sunday.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with returning quarterback Bryce Young underwhelming in the passing game, the Panthers were still able to match last year’s win total in just nine games, moving to 5-4 on the season with a second consecutive victory on the road.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, there are continued efforts to fill the gap left by the halting of SNAP benefits.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The halting of this subsidy is a concern that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has warned about since the middle of the month.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the email announcing the cancellation, families were told the school was ceasing operations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even now, the see-through footwear phenomenon shows no signs of ceasing.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 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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Framing his win as a reclamation of sovereignty, Muizzu expelled Indian troops and canceled defense agreements with New Delhi, abruptly ending decades of security cooperation between the two countries.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Markets gain on hopes of US shutdown ending US lawmakers on Monday inched closer to reopening the government, as the White House backed a deal that advanced in the Senate.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Lancers won their conference tournament by defeating Utah Tech and Utah Valley, with both matches going to penalty kicks.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ole Miss wound up defeating Oklahoma 34-26 in Norman.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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 14 Nov. 2025.
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