Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping (by)
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Hill was known for his blocking prowess, coming over from the Dolphins.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026 -
The 28-year-old Imai is in his first big-league season after coming over from Japan.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Haaland, by contrast, is running in a blue state and has a strong shot at her state's governorship.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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McBath had considered running in the crowded Democratic race for governor, but suspended her exploratory bid last year, pointing to her need to focus on her husband's health after complications from a recent cancer surgery.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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And then, her par putt on 18 – measured at 2 feet, 10 inches – spun tantalizingly around the rim of the cup before dropping in and ending the suspense.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Williams pops off Williams scored 10 early points, knocking down a few 3-pointers and dropping in a layup to get the crowd going, and then canning a smooth midrange shot to get up to double figures within five minutes.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The first boardwalk in the United States opened there in 1870, luring tourists coming by train from Philadelphia and New York.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Traders place 64% odds on the next interest rate hike coming by July 2027.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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More parents today are stepping in, or thinking about helping their kids secure keys to a home.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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With David ultimately stepping in as director, his family saw it through.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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But natural gas use actually grew slightly in the first quarter, which meant coal took an even greater hit, with its use dropping by over 10 percent.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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The investigation took a toll on the organization, with donations dropping by more than two-thirds in 2017 to less than $1 million.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Stopping (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping%20%28by%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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