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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
Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
However, it’s been a mixed first season at Anfield for the 25-year-old Georgia international, whose shot-stopping has been considerably more impressive than his distribution across 18 appearances in all competitions.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
If mid-decade redistricting becomes normalized, there is no clear stopping point.
—Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s ruling stopping certification came from a separate case that Republicans filed with the same lower court judge, whose initial ruling against the initiative was put on hold by the state supreme court.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The team also found that certain near-surface features, such as softer rock layers above where the stopping phase happens, can further enhance it, leading to more severe shaking of the ground at the surface.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Starting around 2018, gray whales began to use the Bay as a stopping point along their migration between their feeding grounds in the Arctic and their breeding grounds off the coast of Mexico, George said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
According to Harvard Health, rarer but more serious side effects can include inflammation of the pancreas, called pancreatitis; gastroparesis, or the slowing or stopping of movement of food through the stomach; bowel obstruction or blockage; and gallstone attacks or bile duct blockages.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In Texas, the answer depends on timing and whether stopping was actually an option.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Reporting scams helps protect others and can assist investigators in stopping these attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
As Saturday's incident underscores, stopping a threat from an unknown attacker can be difficult.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Employees are allowed to proceed into an intersection after stopping or slowing down, the policy said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Here's how to make these show-stopping sliders.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Photos on social media showed others stopping to take selfies.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Cover and blend, stopping motor and scraping down sides of jar if needed, until smooth.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
If mid-decade redistricting becomes normalized, there is no clear stopping point.
—Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
However, it’s been a mixed first season at Anfield for the 25-year-old Georgia international, whose shot-stopping has been considerably more impressive than his distribution across 18 appearances in all competitions.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
If mid-decade redistricting becomes normalized, there is no clear stopping point.
—Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s ruling stopping certification came from a separate case that Republicans filed with the same lower court judge, whose initial ruling against the initiative was put on hold by the state supreme court.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The team also found that certain near-surface features, such as softer rock layers above where the stopping phase happens, can further enhance it, leading to more severe shaking of the ground at the surface.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Starting around 2018, gray whales began to use the Bay as a stopping point along their migration between their feeding grounds in the Arctic and their breeding grounds off the coast of Mexico, George said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
According to Harvard Health, rarer but more serious side effects can include inflammation of the pancreas, called pancreatitis; gastroparesis, or the slowing or stopping of movement of food through the stomach; bowel obstruction or blockage; and gallstone attacks or bile duct blockages.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In Texas, the answer depends on timing and whether stopping was actually an option.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
That led many to believe that, while treatments and crisis care are vital, the goal of suicide prevention needs to expand beyond stopping people from dying to also giving them reasons to live.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Reporting scams helps protect others and can assist investigators in stopping these attacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
As Saturday's incident underscores, stopping a threat from an unknown attacker can be difficult.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Employees are allowed to proceed into an intersection after stopping or slowing down, the policy said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Here's how to make these show-stopping sliders.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Photos on social media showed others stopping to take selfies.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Cover and blend, stopping motor and scraping down sides of jar if needed, until smooth.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Adjective
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Jack Plummer had his best passing game of the season and the Orlando Storm had every opportunity to take control of their game against the Birmingham Stallions at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday night.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Taking advantage of these matchups with the passing game will be critical to the team’s success in 2026.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The secretary's recent testimony in Senate hearings has reignited curiosity about his distinct speech pattern, which at times can sound shaky or halting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, the halting of insurance coverage for the delivery of oil is of grave concern.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What refineries and traders are willing to pay for oil swings wildly after news breaks about attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf or diplomacy talks stalling.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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What refineries and traders are willing to pay for oil swings wildly after news breaks about attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf or diplomacy talks stalling.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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There are a total of 16 slots carved into the wooden frame and the Wild are one-fourth of the way to filling it up heading in Game 3 of the second round against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night at Grand Casino Arena.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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And here's a story about how the United States is exporting oil at record levels, filling a global supply gap even as gas prices remain stubbornly high back home.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Swalwell won his congressional race, defeating a 40-year incumbent more than double his age, and grew his national profile by connecting with young voters on social media.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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In all, according to a tally from AdImpact, nearly $7 million has been spent on TV ads this year in Indiana state senate races, the bulk of it aimed at defeating the Republicans who voted against the redrawn congressional maps.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Local artists were commissioned to add finishing touches, including Gonçalo Jordão and textile designer Thierry Larche, who collaborated on the property’s own azulejo (ceramic tiles) in the garden area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The buyer agreed to take the home fully furnished, purchasing everything from the primary pieces to the smaller finishing details.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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