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Recent Examples of stopper
Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
The Cards could struggle with Bluejays big man Ryan Kalkbrenner, but Creighton needs efficient production from Steven Ashworth, and Louisville’s Chucky Hepburn is a stopper.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Community Report Community Report, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2018
The reviews from the keepers were far from glowing, with Napoli's Reina and Manchester United's De Gea teaming up with Die Mannschaft and Barcelona stopper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen to criticize the new Adidas product.
—SI.com, 24 Mar. 2018
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Noun
Though players on the interior of the defensive line were once looked at almost exclusively as run stoppers, they are now being relied upon to be pass rusher, as well.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
The Cards could struggle with Bluejays big man Ryan Kalkbrenner, but Creighton needs efficient production from Steven Ashworth, and Louisville’s Chucky Hepburn is a stopper.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Facebook Advertising Works On April 3, game wardens received an Operation Game Thief crime stoppers call alleging an individual was trying to sell an alligator on Facebook.
—Community Report Community Report, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2018
The reviews from the keepers were far from glowing, with Napoli's Reina and Manchester United's De Gea teaming up with Die Mannschaft and Barcelona stopper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen to criticize the new Adidas product.
—SI.com, 24 Mar. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopper
Noun
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Tariffs targeting uninhabited volcanic Heard Island and McDonald Islands, a remote territory inhabited only by penguins, seals, and seabirds were included on Trump's list.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Research suggests that vitamin D deficiency reduces production of the receptors the nutrient binds to, subsequently reducing the seal of the intestinal wall.—
Cristina Palacios,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The brash freshman who spent much of the season bragging to teammates about his power corked a bat to crush balls even farther.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
20 Aug. 2024
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Pair with a bottle of wine or corked beverage of choice for an even more elevated gift.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
9 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The MoD spokesperson pointed to the U.K.'s commitment to plug an extra £5 billion, or $6.4 billion, into the defense budget in 2025, and raise defense spending to hit 2.5 percent of the U.K.'s GDP by 2027.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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This time last year, the Mets had already made a flurry of pitching transactions to plug the bullpen leaks and would continue to do so through April.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Chicken Enchiladas These creamy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor, thanks to a filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a touch of cumin.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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After nearly three decades, Bad Boy still plays things relatively straight in the burger universe: proudly calorie-packed and filling.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two romantic songs are bunged in, perhaps to give Triptii Dimri something to do; otherwise, she is mostly tasked with looking lovely.—
Anupama Chopra,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Nov. 2024
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And each subsequent image bunged into the algorithm could be used to lower the overall noise level.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
19 Mar. 2023
Verb
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One Bucks win would cement them as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and lock the Pistons into sixth.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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However, barring a Godfather-type offer from Giants general manager Joe Schoen, that’s become unlikely with the Tennessee Titans appearing to lock in on Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the first pick.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But even pinned down, Augustin reportedly latched onto his sister’s hair and pants, refusing to release his grip as authorities arrived.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Clay also says that absent a big news event that scammers can latch onto, the toll scam fills the void.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These organizations, which had lofty names such as the Great Northwest Improvement Association and West Altadena Improvement Association, urged homeowners to write language into their deeds that would bar Black, Latino or Asian tenants from buying or renting there.—
Calvin Schermerhorn,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tom Brenner | Reuters A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the White House cannot bar Associated Press reporters and photographers from the Oval Office, Air Force One, and other secure spaces where journalists from other media outlets are admitted.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Stopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopper. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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