STOPS (UP) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

stops (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of stop (up)

as in blocks

to prevent passage through by filling with something clear the leaves out of the rain gutters so they don't stop up the downspouts again

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First responders typically treat opioid overdoses with a drug called naloxone, which temporarily blocks the mu-opioid receptors.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Removing standing access reduces blast radius and buys time, while quick access withdrawal across hybrid environments blocks attacker pathways.

— Robert Bobel, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
Anatasia steals a truck and obstructs their path, sacrificing herself to a bleak future, all in the name of love.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 10 July 2026

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