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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Recent Examples of stopping
Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?
—Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The director led the way past Dig HQ, past the two lichen-shaggy standing stones in the garden, and down a slope to Structure 27, Tam running ahead and stopping at the edge of the trench.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
They were tasked with stopping Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?
—Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The director led the way past Dig HQ, past the two lichen-shaggy standing stones in the garden, and down a slope to Structure 27, Tam running ahead and stopping at the edge of the trench.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
They were tasked with stopping Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Verb
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Even if researchers are able to cobble together the funds to help their participants exit trials safely, halting studies early could still nullify the contributions of the people who enrolled.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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But halting her work now would mean skipping a final assessment for at least 20 people, to check their viral load and determine their next course of treatment.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bunting in particular seemed to benefit from his linemates’ efficiency in filling the net.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Holiday season beginning after Thanksgiving and not ending until the last open house on New Year’s Day.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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That decision now appears set to haunt them There were no discussions about ending Sterling’s loan early, and no clause to allow an early termination anyway.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jake Davis and Manu Garcia combined for a passing sequence that ended with Thommy in a pocket of space on the left wing.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
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Earlier this week, the people at PFF put out a stat of the quarterbacks with the most passing and rushing touchdowns since 2022.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Noun
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In the aftermath of abolition/compensation, forgetting or disavowing the centuries of slavery became the primary take.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2025
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For starters, many early independence movements in Latin America were linked to the abolition of slavery—most notably in Haiti.—
Book Marks
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Commercial partnerships typically contain clauses that will see payments reduced upon relegation, some even ceasing.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yellow’s bankruptcy journey has lasted roughly 20 months, with the century-old less-than-truckload (LTL) company ceasing operations July 30, 2023.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This is an instinctive behavior due to their nature as predators, storing energy to use it later when catching prey.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Pig has been catching feelings on wax for a minute.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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