stoppling

verb

present participle of stopple
as in stopping (up)

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  1. obstructing
  2. blocking
  3. clogging
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  • Dugan's case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Dugan’s case was a first for Wisconsin Dugan’s case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.
    — Claire Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of obstructing
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  • Samsung built that into the S26 Ultra’s display at a hardware level, using a filter layer that acts like tiny vertical blinds sitting inside the panel itself, physically blocking light from travelling sideways.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • It’s made from a soft, breathable fabric that’s comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time, and features secure zippered pockets with RFID-blocking protection in order to prevent digital theft of your information.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of blocking
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  • The giveaway turned a legal stalemate into a community event, bringing traffic-clogging crowds, heartfelt thanks and rare applause for a grower accustomed to seeing his labor go largely unnoticed.
    — Gary Kazanjian, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Teams who already slack way off Green defensively would also force James to beat them from the outside while clogging as much space for Curry to operate.
    — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of clogging
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“Stoppling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppling. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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