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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops (by)
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Samsung’s 55-inch S90C OLED TV drops by $1,320, delivering rich colors, deep blacks, and ultra-low input lag that makes gaming and movie nights feel next-level.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025 -
While Robertson struggled with his ball placement and drops by his receivers, Hoover rose to the occasion in the elements to rebound from his multi-turnover performance against Kansas State.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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Motorists caught off guard by sudden drops in visibility may not have enough time to react, raising the stakes for driver and pedestrian safety statewide.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Anime features tend to be front-loaded with big debuts followed by substantial drops in subsequent weekends.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Oct. 2025
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O'Heir and Offerman's reunion comes over a decade after Parks and Recreation's finale aired in February 2015.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The separation comes over five years after the parents pleaded guilty to paying half a million dollars to get both their children into the University of Southern California during the infamous Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kirby gave the Mariners four innings of one-run ball in Game 7, though that came after the Blue Jays tagged him for eight runs in Game 3, which sparked a turning point for the eventual AL champions.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Jays rapped out 18 hits, roughing up Seattle starter George Kirby for eight runs in four innings.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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What to See Umbria comes by its moniker honestly.—
John Skelton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Turns out, Zooey comes by her culinary passions honestly.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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In one frightening scene, Springsteen steps in and hits his dad with a baseball bat in an effort to protect his mom.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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That’s when battery storage steps in, offsetting the need to use older, less efficient, and more costly resources to keep homes powered and costs stable.—
Erin Smith,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Stops (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops%20%28by%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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