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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The track record stops being evidence and becomes an article of faith.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Then the principal finds out what data has been flowing through the system, and the conversation stops.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Train spot Pull over to one of two roadside stops on the Trans-Canada Highway or Yoho Valley Road to see an engineering feat completed in the early 1900s during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
What To Watch For Whether West’s upcoming tour stops are canceled.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Fresno and Los Angeles have also been popular campaign stops.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
And then the stops and starts on Ukraine.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Ryan Condal is pulling out all the stops for House of the Dragon Season 3.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 May 2026
The experience promised an unforgettable route through the Komodo Islands, with stops at remote beaches, snorkeling, meals, accommodation and national park fees—all for about $210 per person.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
His day included stops at In-N-Out Burger, the Beckmen YOLA Center and the Hollywood Bowl.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The blue and green lines will get you to the first two stops, both steps away from the stadium.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
The city’s easy-to-use tram system has stops just two blocks away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The track record stops being evidence and becomes an article of faith.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Then the principal finds out what data has been flowing through the system, and the conversation stops.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Train spot Pull over to one of two roadside stops on the Trans-Canada Highway or Yoho Valley Road to see an engineering feat completed in the early 1900s during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
The setup is designed to reduce the number of stops and miles that vendors have to complete to reach the various distribution facilities.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
What To Watch For Whether West’s upcoming tour stops are canceled.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Fresno and Los Angeles have also been popular campaign stops.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
And then the stops and starts on Ukraine.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Ryan Condal is pulling out all the stops for House of the Dragon Season 3.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 May 2026
The experience promised an unforgettable route through the Komodo Islands, with stops at remote beaches, snorkeling, meals, accommodation and national park fees—all for about $210 per person.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
His day included stops at In-N-Out Burger, the Beckmen YOLA Center and the Hollywood Bowl.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The blue and green lines will get you to the first two stops, both steps away from the stadium.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
Verb
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With a simple pair of black flats and a light sweater draped over her shoulders, her light blue satin slip dress ceases to be reserved for special occasions.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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Once delivery becomes observable, the human response layer ceases to be a black box.—
Judit Sharon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Cooper’s ruling halts those plans for now.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The failure halts New Glenn missions just weeks after an upper-stage engine issue, threatening schedules for Amazon internet satellites and NASA’s Artemis moon landings that depend on Blue Origin’s heavy-lift workhorse.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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When a patient fills a prescription for a drug that carries a rebate, the pharmaceutical manufacturer remits an amount to the PBM, according to terms laid out in the contract.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Plus, Nick fills us in on what’s coming in 2026, aka his 2026 London checklist.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Voting for the mall ends June 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Fans who fear Major League Baseball is headed toward a work stoppage because the collective-bargaining agreement ends later this year could not have liked the events of the past week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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As the realization that nothing—or no one—will be enough overcomes the final bridge, a flurry of drums gallop in and the track explodes into fireworks as Rodrigo screams her guts out.—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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The system also overcomes the volatile risks of gas storage entirely by chemically locking hydrogen into a solid metal hydride during both charging and discharging.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Options for breaks, movement, flexibility, and sensory regulation can make participation more possible.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Sales tax breaks for the Lambda project The Lambda project is expected to receive sales tax breaks through the state.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The agency said some stations where installation remains under construction may still have old gates or nearby emergency doors open temporarily to ensure system access.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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DirecTV also noted Scripps’ removal of 40 stations from Comcast Xfinity in 19 markets for over a month, starting April 1.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
Noun
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That disconnect is beginning to create what could become the new trust economy—one in which governance, authentication, transparency and accountability become strategic advantages for the companies in this space, rather than just operational or compliance obstacles.—
Jacques Ledbetter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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His fragile starman is a strange, complex being navigating his way through Earth’s obstacles, including love, lust, addiction, greed, and ambition in his plight to save his planet and survive the chaos caused by his arrival.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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