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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
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 June 2026
The most common injuries are strains, sprains, and fractures that result from frequent changes in direction, stopping, and starting.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Fat tires provide stability across a variety of surfaces, while hydraulic disc brakes offer confident stopping power.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Visitors can enjoy stunning views and access popular stopping points with a drive on the 27-mile Park Loop Road.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The trend closely matches data previously disclosed by Waymo, where self-driving vehicles are often hit by inattentive human drivers who misjudge or fail to anticipate the car’s cautious stopping behavior.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
According to the series' stars, the decision to end Outlander with season 8 came down to the story reaching a natural stopping point, while ensuring the beloved drama had enough time for a proper farewell.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
No edge-setting, no run stopping, no respectable defense.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Things to do along the Little Parkway Southern Living recommends stopping at several of the High Country’s most popular attractions, including Grandfather Mountain, where visitors can cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge, explore the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and access nearby trails.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
That's not stopping voters from turning out in force.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 16 June 2026
But one man at Get Stuff Done devoted two hours to painting a miniature Warhammer action figure, not even stopping during the break.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The governor has directed $11 billion in surpluses toward this effort since 2020, stopping the huge expansion of pension costs that siphoned dollars away from other programs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Start with a stroll through Yale’s campus, stopping at standout museums such as the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Peabody Museum, and the Yale Center for British Art.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Bussi got the nod after stopping 18 of 19 shots in relief of Andersen in Game 3 in the third period and two overtimes.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Afterward, locals recommend stopping at Lake Hollywood Park for fresh fruit topped with Tajín and chamoy.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Noun
In these moments, Blunt seems to have entered a zone akin to the steady momentum of a gyroscope, a kind of spiritual whirring that has to find its own natural stopping point.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 June 2026
The most common injuries are strains, sprains, and fractures that result from frequent changes in direction, stopping, and starting.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Fat tires provide stability across a variety of surfaces, while hydraulic disc brakes offer confident stopping power.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Visitors can enjoy stunning views and access popular stopping points with a drive on the 27-mile Park Loop Road.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The trend closely matches data previously disclosed by Waymo, where self-driving vehicles are often hit by inattentive human drivers who misjudge or fail to anticipate the car’s cautious stopping behavior.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
According to the series' stars, the decision to end Outlander with season 8 came down to the story reaching a natural stopping point, while ensuring the beloved drama had enough time for a proper farewell.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
No edge-setting, no run stopping, no respectable defense.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Verb
Fans can also pick up souvenir maps when stopping at the attraction this summer.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Things to do along the Little Parkway Southern Living recommends stopping at several of the High Country’s most popular attractions, including Grandfather Mountain, where visitors can cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge, explore the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and access nearby trails.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
That's not stopping voters from turning out in force.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 16 June 2026
But one man at Get Stuff Done devoted two hours to painting a miniature Warhammer action figure, not even stopping during the break.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The governor has directed $11 billion in surpluses toward this effort since 2020, stopping the huge expansion of pension costs that siphoned dollars away from other programs.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Start with a stroll through Yale’s campus, stopping at standout museums such as the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Peabody Museum, and the Yale Center for British Art.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Bussi got the nod after stopping 18 of 19 shots in relief of Andersen in Game 3 in the third period and two overtimes.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Afterward, locals recommend stopping at Lake Hollywood Park for fresh fruit topped with Tajín and chamoy.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Adjective
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O’Connell and the staff think an intentional focus, paired with a more stable passing game, could unlock the offense and take it to a new level.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Chance of severe thunderstorms returning A passing cold front will bring the area its next chance of strong to severe storms Wednesday evening and night, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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And while the quake did cause some disruptions in downtown Miami — the evacuation of County Hall and the halting of Metrorail service — officials were quick to calm the masses.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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The halting of Schlitz production follows several changes in the brewing industry, including Anheuser-Busch selling one of its facilities for $361 million.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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The discharge petition forced a vote on the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a bill requiring employers to bargain within 10 days of union certification to prevent employers from stalling first-time union contracts.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2026
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However, establishing these crossings has proven difficult, effectively stalling operations at multiple points along the front.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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Looking to impress your family this Christmas with a warm and filling meal?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Videos shared online showed eager customers filling their Walmart carts with the bubblegum pink bottles and playfully picking the products out of the trademark Crumbl to-go case.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Iraq came very close to equalizing before halftime, ending the opening half of this match on a manic run.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
Verb
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After defeating fellow American Kyle Daukaus, fighter Bo Nickal praised the president.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Cardenas is currently running for re-election to the Board of Review, and won the Democratic primary in March, defeating former Friends of the Parks executive director Juanita Irizarry.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The bright red bandeau top and peplum maxi skirt were striking and something pretty much only Zendaya could pull off — and the long braids and showstopping diamonds were perfectly chic finishing touches.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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