1
as in ceasing
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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2
as in stalling
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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3
as in filling
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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4
as in ending
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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5
as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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as in passing
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as in halting
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Recent Examples of stopping
Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Front disc and rear drum brakes do the stopping.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Isak may take some time settling in, but Liverpool will take some stopping.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Fischl referenced the great Greek athletic nudes, such as Myron’s discus thrower, to achieve not just the portrayal of continuous energetic motion but also the suggestion that great human athleticism is about a stopping point, calculated containment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Where is Kamala Harris' book tour stopping?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
The European Commission isn't stopping with financial penalties, though.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The only thing stopping all this is, of course, the Mule.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Officials say the group, with about 4,500 sailors and Marines, is capable not only of stopping traffickers at sea but also of projecting ground forces ashore if ordered.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Text limitations have become a key part of keeping social posts quick and easy to read, but that's not stopping some services changing their rules.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
But a lengthy weather delay came right after, stopping play for almost an hour due to lightning and heavy rain in the area.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Boats’ Itineraries In the South In Provence, the six cabin Napoléon cruises the Rhône from Tain L’Hermitage to Avignon, stopping for a truffle excursion in Grignan, to allow guests to explore local markets or to bicycle through lavender fields.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead of stopping, the car ran over him.
—CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Dormitories served as a stopping point on a journey to America for between 500,000 and 1 million would-be immigrants.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Front disc and rear drum brakes do the stopping.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Isak may take some time settling in, but Liverpool will take some stopping.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Fischl referenced the great Greek athletic nudes, such as Myron’s discus thrower, to achieve not just the portrayal of continuous energetic motion but also the suggestion that great human athleticism is about a stopping point, calculated containment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Where is Kamala Harris' book tour stopping?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
For thinkers like Ratti, the time for stopping or slowing climate change has passed, and the time for climate adaptation is upon us.
—Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
The European Commission isn't stopping with financial penalties, though.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The only thing stopping all this is, of course, the Mule.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Officials say the group, with about 4,500 sailors and Marines, is capable not only of stopping traffickers at sea but also of projecting ground forces ashore if ordered.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Text limitations have become a key part of keeping social posts quick and easy to read, but that's not stopping some services changing their rules.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
But a lengthy weather delay came right after, stopping play for almost an hour due to lightning and heavy rain in the area.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Boats’ Itineraries In the South In Provence, the six cabin Napoléon cruises the Rhône from Tain L’Hermitage to Avignon, stopping for a truffle excursion in Grignan, to allow guests to explore local markets or to bicycle through lavender fields.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead of stopping, the car ran over him.
—CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
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Rhode Island and Connecticut have said that halting construction of Revolution Wind would harm the states, their residents, investments and the offshore wind industry.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in Cole County, marks the first legal challenge aimed at halting a special legislative session designed to carve up the Kansas City region and overhaul the state’s initiative petition process.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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But after Harrell totaled 54 of his 140 passing yards on the drive, offensive coordinator Todd Fitch drew up consecutive handoffs in the redzone, stalling the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Entry-level jobs have also dwindled because of AI agents, and stalling promotions across many agencies looking to do more with less.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Our cheese filling includes part-skim mozzarella and ricotta cheese.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal year 2024, 19 states reported filling all slots in the Conrad 30 program, according to data collected by 3RNET, a nonprofit that connects health professionals with jobs in rural areas.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The number of ski visits at domestic ski resorts climbed by nearly 13% in the year ending April 30 to 26 million, according to the China Ski Industry White Paper.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Last season, McCarthy was on the sideline with a season-ending meniscus injury suffered during preseason.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Auburn opened the season by defeating visiting Baylor by two touchdowns, a good win to begin with and one that looks better after the Bears outlasted SMU.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz won his second US Open title, defeating Italian rival Jannik Sinner in four thrilling sets.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The big Etienne run followed a few rough moments in the passing game for the safeties and linebackers.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The regression in the Dolphins’ vertical passing game, a problem for most of last season, continued in the opener.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bolsonaro is accused of attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organization, attempted violent abolition of the democratic rule of law and two counts involving destruction of state property.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mary connected her mother’s legacy to public memorialization and to contemporary activists’ fights for police reform and abolition.—
LaShawn Harris
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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War When the first shots of the conflict were fired in April 2023, domestic soccer within Sudan was immediately halted, with the majority of the country’s teams ceasing to compete at any meaningful level.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The group’s catalog maintains a never-ceasing presence on charts all around the world, and many of the rock classic hits included in the outfit’s discography still sell and stream in meaningful numbers every single week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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