Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops (by)
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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
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This news that comes at a time when American whiskey is facing some pretty tough times and the global spirits industry overall is dealing with drops in sales and profits.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
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Joseph's arrest comes over a decade after his older brother Josh confessed to molesting multiple young girls, including sisters Jill (Duggar) Dillard and Jessa (Duggar) Seewald, as a teenager.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The announcement, which was preceded by a series of cryptic posts from the singer, comes over five years after her last major solo concert.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Parker Messick tossed six scoreless innings and the Cleveland Guardians broke the game open with three runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Monday, spoiling the two-time World Series champions' perfect start.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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It was discontinued in 1994 but was later re-released for limited runs in the 2010s following consumer campaigns.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Transcription comes by its tragicomic suspicion of devices honestly.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
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The Boston Public Schools had already taken similar steps in January, in response to a separate $53 million budget shortfall.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Under Mayor Adams, the city took meaningful steps in the right direction.—
LaToya Williams-Belfort,
New York Daily News,
30 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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