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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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3
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
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
This season, the Dolphins’ defense struggled in points allowed (ranked 21st), run stopping (24th), sack production (15th), and turnover production (tied with six other teams for 11th), and there’s a chance Miami might be searching for nearly half a dozen defensive starters this offseason.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
No stopping for a moonwalk — the boot prints will be left by the next crew in NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration program.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
The data center is also required to pay at least 80% of its billing and pay 10 years' worth of billing if the stopping operations earlier than contracted.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The Chiefs have reached a stopping point.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Slow tapering of antidepressants combined with therapy is more effective in preventing depression relapse than fast tapering or sudden stopping of medication.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
To help avoid a collision, give yourself triple the stopping distance, experts say, or 8-10 seconds of following distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 29 Nov. 2025
Certain video features also have natural stopping points.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The last time Netflix disclosed subscriber figures, at the end of 2024, the streamer counted more than 300 million global subscribers, far ahead of rivals like Disney+, before stopping subscriber disclosures altogether.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The research, which was published in The BMJ, found that stopping the drugs is also associated with a reversal of improvements in heart and metabolic health, including cholesterol and blood pressure.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Return to Vendor isn’t stopping at nylon — or even with synthetic materials.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The pace of the show and its show-stopping, MGM-musical style numbers doesn’t allow for long periods of introspection.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The most distinct was a strange incident where the vehicle did what's called phantom braking, which is stopping when there's nothing there, or sometimes called a false positive.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
That seems to bode poorly for stopping Saquon Barkley and the Eagles’ ground game.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Rhode founder and her stylist Dani Michele delivered a show-stopping moment on the red carpet, pulling a shimmering 2009 Armani Privé gown from the archives.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hetherman is the Hurricanes coach tasked with stopping — or at least slowing down — the Ole Miss signal-caller when the teams face off at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday with a trip to the national title game on the line.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
This season, the Dolphins’ defense struggled in points allowed (ranked 21st), run stopping (24th), sack production (15th), and turnover production (tied with six other teams for 11th), and there’s a chance Miami might be searching for nearly half a dozen defensive starters this offseason.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
No stopping for a moonwalk — the boot prints will be left by the next crew in NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration program.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
The data center is also required to pay at least 80% of its billing and pay 10 years' worth of billing if the stopping operations earlier than contracted.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The Chiefs have reached a stopping point.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Slow tapering of antidepressants combined with therapy is more effective in preventing depression relapse than fast tapering or sudden stopping of medication.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
To help avoid a collision, give yourself triple the stopping distance, experts say, or 8-10 seconds of following distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 29 Nov. 2025
Certain video features also have natural stopping points.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Instead of stopping to help the victim, the driver continued in an unknown direction.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The last time Netflix disclosed subscriber figures, at the end of 2024, the streamer counted more than 300 million global subscribers, far ahead of rivals like Disney+, before stopping subscriber disclosures altogether.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
The research, which was published in The BMJ, found that stopping the drugs is also associated with a reversal of improvements in heart and metabolic health, including cholesterol and blood pressure.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Return to Vendor isn’t stopping at nylon — or even with synthetic materials.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The pace of the show and its show-stopping, MGM-musical style numbers doesn’t allow for long periods of introspection.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The most distinct was a strange incident where the vehicle did what's called phantom braking, which is stopping when there's nothing there, or sometimes called a false positive.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
That seems to bode poorly for stopping Saquon Barkley and the Eagles’ ground game.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Rhode founder and her stylist Dani Michele delivered a show-stopping moment on the red carpet, pulling a shimmering 2009 Armani Privé gown from the archives.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
Adjective
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Quarterback Bryce Young now owns the single-game franchise record for most passing yards.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But where the Rams have really put opposing defenses in a bind has been using 13-personnel to open up the passing game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Haiti is one of 19 countries the administration targeted in a new sweeping immigration directive that is leading to the halting of all immigration benefits, including maturation ceremonies and status adjustments for those already here.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Dec. 2025
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Included in the framework would be the halting of attacks from Russia.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
20 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Other California leaders have called on drawing back or ceasing ICE activity in their cities.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2026
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The market’s operators, the Food Literacy Center, announced Wednesday that the farmers market is ceasing operations, citing poor financial viability for the program and low traffic.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The issue of digital sovereignty and the ability of nations to control the deployment of technology across borders was a hot topic, with leaders warning that divergent rules and governance models risk stalling innovation and stifling growth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, one analyst suggests that Strategy is investing so much in Bitcoin because this legislation, despite stalling, should pass sometime soon.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With dogma filling school days, students aren’t being educated and are left intellectually unprepared for much but obedience.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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Working as an assistant in her sister-in-law’s empanada business, Cocson developed her own creation, filling the pastry with homemade longganisa sausage, shredded papaya, mung bean sprouts and an egg.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Burlington prevailed, 57-54, in a tough road environment against Winchester, ending their conference rival’s undefeated season.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Chargers’ second consecutive 11-win season came without the aid of their two top tackles, Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, who suffered season-ending injuries that forced Harbaugh and Roman to field a patchwork offensive line for most of the season, but especially in the final weeks.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Matt Bryant kicks a 49-yard field goal with 8 seconds left and the Atlanta Falcons bounce back after blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, defeating Seattle 30-28 in an NFC divisional playoff game.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, Pep Guardiola’s side had a similarly testing tie, defeating League One Exeter City 10-1.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2025
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The white gown in which Ada will open the show is still receiving finishing touches from young seamstress Christine (Garance Marillier).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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