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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
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
Moore continued driving for 20 to 30 yards before stopping, court records state.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
But there will be no stopping progress, only a utopian, Fairey-like hope that those who come will be inspired to keep and nurture the magical qualities of the place.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Surveillance footage shows Miami-Dade Fire Rescue stopping near Pion’s vehicle shortly after the attack.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Announcements played on loop, urging people to keep moving, warning that stopping was dangerous.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Here, sobriety is less a stopping point than a current that might reshape the whole journey.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
Para sport has grown, and there are no signs of that stopping.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Schools brought in counselors for the victims’ young classmates and community leaders called for a citywide reckoning on stopping domestic violence.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Allen now makes and sells Safe Soss (pronounced like sauce), which include carbon filters or guards for attics and vents, fiberglass heat-resistant ember-stopping tape and a spray fire retardant that can work from a garden hose, all of which recently became available at a major hardware chain.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
This past weekend, Karol closed out Coachella 2026 with a show-stopping spectacle that celebrated Latin music.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 21 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
His content is best known for his spontaneous interactions, such as stopping to talk with strangers on the roadside or offering impromptu taxi services.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But with the brief resurgence of the run game, the run-stopping, athletic inside linebacker is a bit more crucial.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Moore continued driving for 20 to 30 yards before stopping, court records state.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
But there will be no stopping progress, only a utopian, Fairey-like hope that those who come will be inspired to keep and nurture the magical qualities of the place.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Surveillance footage shows Miami-Dade Fire Rescue stopping near Pion’s vehicle shortly after the attack.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Announcements played on loop, urging people to keep moving, warning that stopping was dangerous.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Here, sobriety is less a stopping point than a current that might reshape the whole journey.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
Para sport has grown, and there are no signs of that stopping.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Let’s imagine—in a case of truly terrible architectural planning—that there is only one extremely slow elevator, stopping at each floor and taking one minute per floor.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Schools brought in counselors for the victims’ young classmates and community leaders called for a citywide reckoning on stopping domestic violence.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Allen now makes and sells Safe Soss (pronounced like sauce), which include carbon filters or guards for attics and vents, fiberglass heat-resistant ember-stopping tape and a spray fire retardant that can work from a garden hose, all of which recently became available at a major hardware chain.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
This past weekend, Karol closed out Coachella 2026 with a show-stopping spectacle that celebrated Latin music.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 21 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
His content is best known for his spontaneous interactions, such as stopping to talk with strangers on the roadside or offering impromptu taxi services.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But with the brief resurgence of the run game, the run-stopping, athletic inside linebacker is a bit more crucial.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Adjective
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The inclement weather was a factor early with slick footballs impacting the passing game, but the group’s spirits remained high.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Veach also pointed to upside the Chiefs believe Walker has in the passing game.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Today, the halting of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries about 20% of the global oil supply, has pushed oil prices — and ultimately gas prices at the pump — higher worldwide.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 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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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
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With the conflict still ongoing and the Central cluster continuing to lose members, the question now is whether the larger group can survive at all — or whether this lopsided war will end with one side simply ceasing to exist.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Attorneys for local Louisiana leaders say the Supreme Court appeal was a stalling tactic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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What if the reason your company’s transformation keeps stalling has nothing to do with your strategy, your technology, or your goals?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It’s expected that the Chargers will shift Slaughter to left guard, filling one of their most pressing needs on the second day of the three-day draft.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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His music has spanned genres and mediums, with the composer filling various roles, but its through line is its sense of the uncanny and Lopatin’s understanding of how warping sonic textures can tap into surreality.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Dayton Peace Accords spring to mind, named for the city that hosted talks ending the three years of bloodletting and civil war in Bosnia in the early 1990.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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After vacating the conviction, the judge took the additional step of dismissing the murder charge against Martinez, ending the criminal case against him entirely.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ben Shelton bounced back from disappointment last year by defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 7-5 to win the Munich Open on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cargill won the title at Saturday Night’s Main Event in November, defeating Tiffany Stratton.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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Bridgeland Distillery’s cask-finished single malt also took honors, showing how finishing and single malt production are becoming bigger parts of the Canadian landscape.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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