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
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The United Nations issued a statement about the mishap, saying that the elevator stopping might have been triggered for safety as a videographer was standing backwards ahead of the president trying to film him.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
The charge can then keep looping around and around, without reaching a stopping point.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Defensively, the Falcons have been strong, ranking among the league's best in pass defense and run-stopping.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The run and the risks Race engineer Alessandro Tedino warned the attempt would be unsafe if the deck remained wet, citing the need for both maximum traction and peak braking over a very short stopping distance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Raya’s early struggles come through in how his shot-stopping has trended over his time at Arsenal.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service advises slowing down and using low beam headlights if driving in dense fog as well as allowing for extra stopping distance between vehicles.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Dormitories served as a stopping point on a journey to America for between 500,000 and 1 million would-be immigrants.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
But the Taliban is intent on stopping that.
—Zahra Nader, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Eagles excel where the bread is buttered, in the red zone, both scoring and stopping opponents in close.
—Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The robotaxi can successfully shuttle you to your destination, stopping carefully at every red light and dutifully following the speed limit.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Introducing formula can lead to decreased milk production, the baby preferring artificial nipples over the breast and stopping breastfeeding earlier than planned.
—Ann Kellams, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Messi, who was denied by the post in the first half but who struggled to make his usual impact, walked off the field and straight to the locker room at the final whistle without stopping for any of the usual handshakes or greetings.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
And Carr’s the only thing stopping it all.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
The United Nations issued a statement about the mishap, saying that the elevator stopping might have been triggered for safety as a videographer was standing backwards ahead of the president trying to film him.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
The charge can then keep looping around and around, without reaching a stopping point.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Defensively, the Falcons have been strong, ranking among the league's best in pass defense and run-stopping.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The run and the risks Race engineer Alessandro Tedino warned the attempt would be unsafe if the deck remained wet, citing the need for both maximum traction and peak braking over a very short stopping distance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Raya’s early struggles come through in how his shot-stopping has trended over his time at Arsenal.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service advises slowing down and using low beam headlights if driving in dense fog as well as allowing for extra stopping distance between vehicles.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Dormitories served as a stopping point on a journey to America for between 500,000 and 1 million would-be immigrants.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
That suit, which Lukenbill’s attorneys Brad Carroll and Michael Laino filed July 11, was primarily concerned with stopping efforts by the city to limit occupancy at the bar.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
But the Taliban is intent on stopping that.
—Zahra Nader, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Eagles excel where the bread is buttered, in the red zone, both scoring and stopping opponents in close.
—Greg Cote
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The robotaxi can successfully shuttle you to your destination, stopping carefully at every red light and dutifully following the speed limit.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Introducing formula can lead to decreased milk production, the baby preferring artificial nipples over the breast and stopping breastfeeding earlier than planned.
—Ann Kellams, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Messi, who was denied by the post in the first half but who struggled to make his usual impact, walked off the field and straight to the locker room at the final whistle without stopping for any of the usual handshakes or greetings.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
And Carr’s the only thing stopping it all.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
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The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Attorneys for the Justice Department argued that halting the reallocations could delay distributing the funds to other states DHS had identified as higher priority under its new approach.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Diggs did play in the game and made a crucial defensive play late in the second half, reading a Packers screen in the red zone and forcing Green Bay behind the sticks, stalling its momentum.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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That doesn’t mean the technology is stalling because automakers will continue to roll out advanced driver-assistance technology on more and more vehicles.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rite Aid first filed for bankruptcy in October 2023, largely because of competition from bigger chains and its debt pile, which topped $4 billion due to expensive legal battles for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Doing things for me would be washing my car or filling up my tank.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks registered gains for September and the third quarter, with the Dow ending yesterday's session at an all-time closing high.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Giants started the year strong and looked to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the division crown, but would collapse in the back half of the season and miss out on the playoffs entirely, ending 81-81.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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At that point, the Cowboys were well on their way to their second win of the season, defeating the New York Jets 37-22.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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After defeating Colorado 35-21 on Saturday, TCU sits at 4-1 and 1-1 in the conference two games into its Big 12 slate.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The raw sewage rises to the surface, adding to the unbearable stink, which spreads and worsens with every passing day.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Going into the game against the Gators, Manning has 888 passing yards and nine touchdown passes.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The recent abolition of these tariffs comes as the country has shifted from exporting more cotton to importing more fiber.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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For 25 to 34 year olds, 53 percent were republicans compared to 45 percent royalist and 35 to 44-year-olds were almost exactly split, with 48 percent in favor of abolition and 47 percent wanting to keep the royals.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The university also asks the court to order online marketplaces, payment processors and other companies that do business with the defendants from disabling and ceasing to provide services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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While the drugs were being administered, Pittman took a few deep breaths before ceasing all movement, according to The Associated Press.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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