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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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3
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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2
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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
My colleague Hannah Pinski hit the road late last week for a couple campaign stops for Massie alongside Paul, his ally in the Senate.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
This relief stops at the end of the year unless Congress moves to extend it, and if aid ends, Arizonans face premium hikes that could jump by nearly $500 per month.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Small Business Administration stops reviewing or approving loans.
—C. A. Bridges, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Hometown Highlight stops can also allow visitors to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift certifcate to the Ice Age Trail Alliance online store.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The ordinance already prohibits loitering at streetcar and bus rapid transit stops.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
The cesspit under the toilet stops draining.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
No more minutes to play, shots to get up, rebounds to chase down or stops to create.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The final show at Madison Square Garden on December 1, 2026 shows especially strong demand, with tickets priced higher than many earlier stops on the tour.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Key stops along the drive include the towns of Eagar, Alpine, Clifton and Morenci, offering activities like fishing, hiking and historical sightseeing.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Purnell has 23 solo stops and 32 total.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Both vehicles offer 800-volt/350 kWh fast-charging capability to shorten stops.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Dobbs, Flacco and Garoppolo have made multiple stops since.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The singer canceled subsequent tour dates, with remaining shows — including European stops — removed from venue websites.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The middle stops are all in Michigan, including Detroit, Mackinac Island, Holland and Muskegon.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The breakthrough centers on a one-atom-thick filter that stops sulfur chains from clogging up the battery.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
My colleague Hannah Pinski hit the road late last week for a couple campaign stops for Massie alongside Paul, his ally in the Senate.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
This relief stops at the end of the year unless Congress moves to extend it, and if aid ends, Arizonans face premium hikes that could jump by nearly $500 per month.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Small Business Administration stops reviewing or approving loans.
—C. A. Bridges, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Hometown Highlight stops can also allow visitors to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift certifcate to the Ice Age Trail Alliance online store.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The ordinance already prohibits loitering at streetcar and bus rapid transit stops.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
The cesspit under the toilet stops draining.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
No more minutes to play, shots to get up, rebounds to chase down or stops to create.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
One of the best stops here is Scott Lake, which reflects the Three Sisters peaks in its calm water.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The final show at Madison Square Garden on December 1, 2026 shows especially strong demand, with tickets priced higher than many earlier stops on the tour.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Key stops along the drive include the towns of Eagar, Alpine, Clifton and Morenci, offering activities like fishing, hiking and historical sightseeing.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Purnell has 23 solo stops and 32 total.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Both vehicles offer 800-volt/350 kWh fast-charging capability to shorten stops.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Dobbs, Flacco and Garoppolo have made multiple stops since.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The singer canceled subsequent tour dates, with remaining shows — including European stops — removed from venue websites.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The middle stops are all in Michigan, including Detroit, Mackinac Island, Holland and Muskegon.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
Verb
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If an airport ceases service for more than six hours, you may be reimbursed for non-refundable expenses like flights, hotels, prepaid tours, and change fees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
1 Oct. 2025
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But her story importantly shows us today that when a certain population is being targeted by a state government, few officials parse out the particulars of one’s immigration status—and whether a person is stateless or not ultimately ceases to matter as the crackdowns escalate.—
Time,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For one day only, vehicle traffic halts on the 3,031-foot-long bridge and pedestrians stream across.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The best-cooling cases often reach that mark by spinning up their fans to annoyingly noisy levels, but the MasterFrame 600 halts that trend by having the third-quietest (or fourth-noisiest) sound pressure level of our test lot.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shuttle service is available but fills up quickly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Whoever fills Castiglione’s seat will inherit a $200-plus million department and a to-do list written largely in corporate jargon.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The crucial monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was not published Friday and is among the data that will be delayed at least until the government shutdown ends.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The deal ends a legal dispute that began last year when Attorney General Dave Yost sued the school to block the potential sale of books and rare manuscripts from HUC's Klau Library.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, the new fuel cell overcomes this challenge with its lightweight design.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.—
Pat Wheeler,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At this level, the EPA advises sensitive groups to take more breaks and do less intense activities when outside.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit claims workers were not paid for pre-shift and post-shift activities, or for work performed during their meal breaks.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pop-ups will blend industrial aesthetics of historic train stations with arts and crafts details.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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The pop-up interiors are inspired by the fall 2025 show and blend the industrial aesthetic of historic train stations with Arts and Crafts detailing and Lee’s vision for fall.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This technology includes software and sensors that help the aircraft plan routes, avoid obstacles, and carry out missions independently.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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