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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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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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Despite the logic gleaned from the accounting books arguing to the contrary, spending is showing no signs of stopping.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
British sniper Craig Harrison’s 2,475-meter kills in Afghanistan proved his long-range precision and stopping power.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Patients should consult their doctor before stopping or changing medication.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides and bottom of bowl if necessary.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead of stopping, Dula accelerated, striking the officer head-on.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Haddock went on to work as a professional organizer focused on stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Sabres goalie Alex Lyon had about as much chance of stopping the shot as an extra-large pepperoni and bacon stood of surviving a Friday night in the Kloke household.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 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
Look for signs like the cat stopping purring, stiffening, thrashing their tail, or hissing.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Despite the logic gleaned from the accounting books arguing to the contrary, spending is showing no signs of stopping.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
British sniper Craig Harrison’s 2,475-meter kills in Afghanistan proved his long-range precision and stopping power.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Patients should consult their doctor before stopping or changing medication.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides and bottom of bowl if necessary.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead of stopping, Dula accelerated, striking the officer head-on.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Haddock went on to work as a professional organizer focused on stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Sabres goalie Alex Lyon had about as much chance of stopping the shot as an extra-large pepperoni and bacon stood of surviving a Friday night in the Kloke household.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 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
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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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Timor-Leste’s oil and gas wells are already running dry, with oil production at the Bayu-Undan field in the Timor Sea—the country’s only producing field—ceasing production in June 2025.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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But what was accomplished from the meeting remains unclear as Russia increased its aerial bombardment on Ukraine rather than ceasing military operations following the talks.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire by stalling in handing over bodies.—
Jana Choukeir,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Storms are stalling Just before or after landfall, hurricanes are now more likely to stall and dump immense amounts of rain, according to a study published last year.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Also consider buying staple items that stretch meals, such as rice and beans, or plan for 'one dish' meals that are filling, such as spaghetti and meat sauce, chili, soups, or casseroles.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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So filling, yet doesn’t feel like a heavy meal and has a fresh taste.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After losing star tight end Tucker Kraft , who led the team with 489 yards receiving and six touchdowns, to a season-ending ACL injury, Green Bay was on the hunt to find a suitable replacement.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Alexander suffered a season-ending torn PCL in his right knee in 2024.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Polls show the race tightening as Mamdani looks to hold his lead after defeating Cuomo in a stunning upset in the June primary.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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His team fell one win — one run — short of defeating baseball’s behemoth in the World Series.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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