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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
Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
The run hits major arenas including Chase Center in San Francisco, United Center in Chicago, TD Garden in Boston and stops across Canada, before closing out at the band’s home turf.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2026
Though the setting is reminiscent of a safari camp, the comparison stops there.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Motorists in any environment should try to limit trips by tying errands and stops together and by carpooling.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Yes, there is always the possibility that Iran gives up the Strait of Hormuz and stops firing missiles, something that would end the war.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
When crude oil flow stops, the loss of turbulence allows heavier asphaltenes and waxes to settle, and dropping temperatures can cause the stagnant oil to gel.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Cinematographer Isaac Bauman’s camera never stops moving, as an independent narrator telling a different story than the one starring our heroine.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Heatstroke, when the body stops sweating and loses the ability to regulate temperature, always requires medical attention.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
The team endured roughly 20 river crossings, constant wet conditions, and even leeches that demanded frequent stops to clean out their boots.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Getting the start for Calgary, Dustin Wolf had 31 stops to win his third straight.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
His show in Milwaukee comes between other Midwestern stops, including Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Rosemont, Illinois.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Plan ahead Plan fuel-efficient routes using apps like Google Maps to avoid backtracking and unnecessary stops.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The moody Moon paces into your busy 3rd house, energizing your ability to handle quick stops and urgent tasks.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Those two stops helped turn the momentum that led to DU’s early onslaught.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Much of physicists’ intuition stops being helpful in an expanding universe.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
The run hits major arenas including Chase Center in San Francisco, United Center in Chicago, TD Garden in Boston and stops across Canada, before closing out at the band’s home turf.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2026
Though the setting is reminiscent of a safari camp, the comparison stops there.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Motorists in any environment should try to limit trips by tying errands and stops together and by carpooling.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Yes, there is always the possibility that Iran gives up the Strait of Hormuz and stops firing missiles, something that would end the war.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
When crude oil flow stops, the loss of turbulence allows heavier asphaltenes and waxes to settle, and dropping temperatures can cause the stagnant oil to gel.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Cinematographer Isaac Bauman’s camera never stops moving, as an independent narrator telling a different story than the one starring our heroine.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Heatstroke, when the body stops sweating and loses the ability to regulate temperature, always requires medical attention.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Students there are currently bussed about 7 miles — up to a 45-minute trip with stops — in Eagle.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
The team endured roughly 20 river crossings, constant wet conditions, and even leeches that demanded frequent stops to clean out their boots.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Getting the start for Calgary, Dustin Wolf had 31 stops to win his third straight.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
His show in Milwaukee comes between other Midwestern stops, including Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Rosemont, Illinois.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Plan ahead Plan fuel-efficient routes using apps like Google Maps to avoid backtracking and unnecessary stops.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The moody Moon paces into your busy 3rd house, energizing your ability to handle quick stops and urgent tasks.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Those two stops helped turn the momentum that led to DU’s early onslaught.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
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In a different scenario, assigned a probability of 60%, the conflict ceases at the end of this month and oil prices fall quickly.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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When reputation replaces repentance, the church ceases to reflect Christ’s character.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Global oil prices have spiked as Iran halts traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes through from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Debt consolidation does not carry a legal mechanism that immediately halts wage garnishment the way bankruptcy does, at least not in most forms.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The footage appears to be captured from a Wyze indoor security camera and caught the moment the cat moves close to the camera and its face fills the frame before the video feed is interrupted—giving the impression that the device has been intentionally disabled.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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The move will allow TSA employees to get their paychecks as early as March 30 instead of waiting for back pay after the shutdown ends.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Loose ends and compelling payoffs await after a subdued and slow-ish first frame that struggles with a balance between dark brooding and uneven lull.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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LithSonic overcomes this challenge by using supersonic flow, similar to the conditions inside a rocket engine, to achieve ultra-rapid cooling through a process known as shock quenching.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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During one of the day’s breaks, Tappin won a gift bag, including a flat iron, after answering a question correctly.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nexstar operates 201 stations in 116 television markets; Tegna operates 64 full-power broadcast television stations.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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But some of the obstacles to growth in Half Moon Bay are self-imposed.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The robot can respond to voice commands and is programmed to keep safe distances from people and obstacles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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