stops (by)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops (by)
Verb
  • In fact, Bain & Company research found that when a meeting includes more than seven people, decision quality drops by 10% per extra body.
    Claire Zillman, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The ever-dependable Jason Isbell drops by with the 400 Unit on March 6-7 at Salt Shed.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In real-world conditions, that assumption often breaks down due to damage or interference, leading to major drops in performance.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The hospital expects to see even more cuts, estimated to be more than $20 million, with drops in insurance coverage for Covered California recipients and other reimbursements over the next couple of years.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Erika comes over and gives Amanda some advice.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The Asics Superblast 3, which has been announced for a March launch, switches from the FlyteFoam Turbo Plus midsole of its predecessor to FF Leap, the most advanced foam in Asics’ fleet that comes over from its Metaspeed Sky/Edge Tokyo and Metaspeed Ray super shoes.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Chaminade is 9-0 and came through with a break-through win over defending Mission League champion Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 7-6, scoring five runs in the seventh.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
  • This is especially important if high cholesterol runs in your family.
    Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The hotel’s signature lush landscaping comes by way of overgrown grasses, flowering bushes, citrus trees, 225 towering palms, an herb garden, and a tunnel of hedges (all kept up by a full-time staff of eight gardeners), meant to give the grounds a South-of-France feel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That has seen the club take some unusual steps in recent months.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Set an agenda for a meeting, then confirm next steps in writing so good ideas don’t get forgotten.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Stops (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops%20%28by%29. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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