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as in ceases
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the manufacturer will stop selling the toy and will immediately recall all the units that have already been sold
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as in halts
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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3
as in fills
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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4
as in ends
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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5
as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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as in stations
a regular stopping place
had lunch on a picnic table at a shady rest stop along the highway
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as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
pulled out all the stops and presented the most spectacular show ever
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
put a stop to this nonsense
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Recent Examples of stops
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Although Putin will inevitably claim victory when the fighting stops, the rest of the world should not come away with the impression that Russia has paid no cost for its aggression.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, the loan balance and any interest are due when the borrower sells, passes away or stops using the property as their primary residence.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This straightforward but highly effective measure stops creditors from viewing your credit report without your direct authorization.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Although Putin will inevitably claim victory when the fighting stops, the rest of the world should not come away with the impression that Russia has paid no cost for its aggression.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, the loan balance and any interest are due when the borrower sells, passes away or stops using the property as their primary residence.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This straightforward but highly effective measure stops creditors from viewing your credit report without your direct authorization.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
Verb
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The judiciary should act with resolve—now—to ensure that this abuse of executive power ceases.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tempers flare and stadiums erupt in this incredible tournament, that never ceases to entertain.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In response to his desperate order, a blinding light fills the set at Pinewood Studios outside London before cutting out and leaving Pascal's Reed and his family drenched in darkness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Sun roster isn’t exactly dripping with bucket getters, and Morrow fills that need.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The parade then begins at the Basilica, runs through Savannah’s historic district, and ends near Forsyth Park.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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The undefined goals of the tit-for-tat escalation with some of the United States’ most important partners has left markets reeling and businesses baffled as to how this ends.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unlike clumsier species that struggle with obstacles, the black mamba leverages every surface with surgical precision, effectively turning the landscape into a series of launchpads.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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One of the biggest obstacles, however, is the approach the United States takes to preventing salmonella contamination.—
Vanessa Gera and Kerstin Sopke,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Once the regular season concludes, other teams can request permission from the Cowboys to interview McCarthy for head coaching positions, and Dallas will decide whether to allow it.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As deer season concludes, diehard hunters will process a range of emotions.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Picketing workers have been blamed for blocking dump trucks from leaving depots until police stepped in.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Even that deal was apparently too much for the combatants to follow through on — Ukraine and Russia continue to hit each other’s power stations and oil depots.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Powell's term expires in 2026 but could be extended.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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To add insult to injury, fresh speculation emerged over the future of club captain Virgil van Dijk, whose contract expires this summer.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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