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as in ceases
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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as in halts
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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as in fills
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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as in ends
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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as in stations
a regular stopping place
had lunch on a picnic table at a shady rest stop along the highway
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as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
pulled out all the stops and presented the most spectacular show ever
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
put a stop to this nonsense
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Recent Examples of stops
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But think the beauty of that storytelling is as crazy and frenetic as all of that is, as soon as those two meet, everything stops.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Once every application looks polished, none stand out—and the rational employer either outsources the reading to AI or stops reading altogether.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
The Charlotte concert is one of dozens of upcoming tour stops the three groups have scheduled across the United States this summer and fall.
—Simone Jasper
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The construction is part of a project to add two traffic lanes, 6 miles of sidewalks and bike lanes, and turnouts for future transit stops.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing remarkable here but the name itself, which stops you cold, and which contains multitudes, meanings and lessons, without even trying, as if coming across the grave of Huckleberry Finn or Sherlock Holmes.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
When someone stops taking a GLP-1, cholesterol levels and markers of bodily inflammation can spike, Al-Aly says — and that can be hard on the cardiovascular system.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Mar. 2026
But the alternative is a generation that stops believing in the American system altogether and looks to replace it.
—Ariel David, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Darling's toughness and resilience have immediately impressed his teammates in his first year in Queens after previous stops at Washington State and Idaho State.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The exhibit will be presented at many of the stops on the musical’s tour.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Swayman came up with two huge stops on Finnie, one from the slot and the other from the bottom of the right circle.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
The music fills the air and only stops when the pitcher winds up.
—Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Those two stops helped turn the momentum that led to DU’s early onslaught.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
But the Croatian’s two big stops were the difference between a point and nothing.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2026
Palou and Kirkwood were running first and second, respectively, when both made their final stops on the preferred three-stop strategy on Lap 49.
—John Sturbin, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
The new order stops future imports but does not affect devices already in use across the country.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But think the beauty of that storytelling is as crazy and frenetic as all of that is, as soon as those two meet, everything stops.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Once every application looks polished, none stand out—and the rational employer either outsources the reading to AI or stops reading altogether.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
The Charlotte concert is one of dozens of upcoming tour stops the three groups have scheduled across the United States this summer and fall.
—Simone Jasper
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The construction is part of a project to add two traffic lanes, 6 miles of sidewalks and bike lanes, and turnouts for future transit stops.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
There’s nothing remarkable here but the name itself, which stops you cold, and which contains multitudes, meanings and lessons, without even trying, as if coming across the grave of Huckleberry Finn or Sherlock Holmes.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
When someone stops taking a GLP-1, cholesterol levels and markers of bodily inflammation can spike, Al-Aly says — and that can be hard on the cardiovascular system.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Mar. 2026
But the alternative is a generation that stops believing in the American system altogether and looks to replace it.
—Ariel David, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
The moody Moon paces into your busy 3rd house, energizing your ability to handle quick stops and urgent tasks.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Darling's toughness and resilience have immediately impressed his teammates in his first year in Queens after previous stops at Washington State and Idaho State.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The exhibit will be presented at many of the stops on the musical’s tour.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Swayman came up with two huge stops on Finnie, one from the slot and the other from the bottom of the right circle.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
The music fills the air and only stops when the pitcher winds up.
—Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Those two stops helped turn the momentum that led to DU’s early onslaught.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
But the Croatian’s two big stops were the difference between a point and nothing.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2026
Palou and Kirkwood were running first and second, respectively, when both made their final stops on the preferred three-stop strategy on Lap 49.
—John Sturbin, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
Verb
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The search for help rarely, if ever, actually ceases.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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At these conditions, atomic and molecular motion ceases.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Global oil prices have spiked as Iran halts traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes through from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Debt consolidation does not carry a legal mechanism that immediately halts wage garnishment the way bankruptcy does, at least not in most forms.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If conservatism is something of an inclination or disposition, leftism of the more radical sort is a form of all-consuming identity, one that fills vacuums in otherwise empty lives and comprehensively guides behavior.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The front door is open and the full length of Daithí fills the frame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Summit’s season ends at 11-11-3.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cycle of violence Much of what will transpire between Lebanon and Israel depends on how the war on Iran ends.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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LithSonic overcomes this challenge by using supersonic flow, similar to the conditions inside a rocket engine, to achieve ultra-rapid cooling through a process known as shock quenching.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No breaks and no room for mistakes.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Requirements include providing water, rest breaks, cool-down areas, and training.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More than 40 daytime cooling stations were opened throughout the city to help people cope with the heat.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
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Activities include hiking, swimming, music, crafts and games, along with learning stations that reinforce the daily virtue and Bible theme in a hands-on way.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some people, though, despite such obstacles, seem to be expert finishers.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Variations in terrain, obstacles, or external disturbances can significantly impact performance, making real-world deployment challenging.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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