stops (over)

Definition of stops (over)next
present tense third-person singular of stop (over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops (over)
Verb
  • But with little substance beyond the scares, the genre became notorious for drastic second-weekend drops in ticket sales.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 June 2026
  • The former ice cream wizard at Antico Nuovo is now behind limited ice cream drops in West Hollywood.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • However, once heated, its electrical resistance drops by four orders of magnitude, turning it into a shield.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
  • Magically, too, Michael drops by for a few bites.
    Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Stops (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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