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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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as in fills
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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as in ends
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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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
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
That can’t sustain the cycle of a season that never stops for breath.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In other words, if her heart stops, don’t enter the room.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Starts and stops like these are par for the course for Guess, which is one of the ultimate examples of fickle fashion stocks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Only the latter stops the phishing email dead, while quarantine sends it to your spam folder where it could still get picked up, read and potentially actioned.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Zander, as a clinical counselor, knows that the fear and apprehension that stops people from setting foot on their journeys is ultimately rooted in the comfort of structure.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Zach Bryan stops concert after someone threw an object on stage.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
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
That can’t sustain the cycle of a season that never stops for breath.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In other words, if her heart stops, don’t enter the room.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Starts and stops like these are par for the course for Guess, which is one of the ultimate examples of fickle fashion stocks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Only the latter stops the phishing email dead, while quarantine sends it to your spam folder where it could still get picked up, read and potentially actioned.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Zander, as a clinical counselor, knows that the fear and apprehension that stops people from setting foot on their journeys is ultimately rooted in the comfort of structure.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Zach Bryan stops concert after someone threw an object on stage.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
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Doors shut, the cabin seals up tight, and outside noise ceases.Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Houses are decorated, the smell of cookies fills the air, and families are sending out their holiday cards.Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Your inbox fills with team questions.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Levitt emphasizes the importance of innovation in overcoming obstacles.Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Merchandise sold at Steinbrenner Field will also be Rays-specific after spring training concludes.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The report concludes that the current risk level in the affected region of the DRC is high.Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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These strikes targeted weapons depots, Iranian bases, and key logistical routes, severely degrading Tehran's ability to support its proxies.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Syrian state media said government resupply included heavy equipment and rocket launchers while Syrian and Russian airstrikes targeted weapon depots and insurgent strongholds.Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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But he has been hurt far too frequently over his four seasons in Chicago for the Bears not to seek an upgrade this offseason when Jenkins’ rookie contract expires.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the promotion expires, customers in the extended home delivery zone will see an extended range delivery fee.Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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