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as in to cease
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 to halt
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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3
as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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as in to end
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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5
as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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2
as in station
a regular stopping place
had lunch on a picnic table at a shady rest stop along the highway
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
pulled out all the stops and presented the most spectacular show ever
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4
as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
put a stop to this nonsense
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Recent Examples of stop
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
Boles said a second crash occurred when the driver of a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle witnessed the first crash and attempted to stop.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2025
But things came to a sudden stop after her Elimination Chamber appearance.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The newsletter noted how Precinct 1 stretches from the southwest corner of the county, touches three other counties, and stops at the east border of Tarrant County.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
Boles said a second crash occurred when the driver of a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle witnessed the first crash and attempted to stop.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Native Roots cannabis company operates three pot shops that double as gas stations, so Springs shoppers can fill up both their car and their stash in one stop.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2025
But things came to a sudden stop after her Elimination Chamber appearance.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop
Verb
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That shouldn’t be a surprise because the Packers would rather cease to exist as a franchise than draft an offensive lineman who can’t play at least three.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Some see Maine as a precursor to what California can expect: a Trump administration attempt to halt federal education funding.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump swipes courts for halting deportation agenda 2.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Finally, go ahead and chop 35% off the Google Pixel Buds Pro wireless earbuds for filling commutes or jogs with bold bass, hushed background noise with ANC, and hands-free Google Assistant commands.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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His path has been long, filled with moments of uncertainty and sacrifice.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Museum of African-American History Faces Uncertain Future After Federal Grant Terminated The Museum of African American History in Boston is facing financial uncertainty after the federal government abruptly ended its three-year grant.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trailing 0-2, the Heat now faces a series deficit that not many NBA teams have overcome.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Not without its controversy, like life, the show has tried to demonstrate that family can overcome anything with love, laughter, and conversation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Travelers will need to show documents with the following in order to get a REAL ID-compliant license or ID, per DHS: Need a break?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Her big break came in 1950, when she was called in to replace the lead singer of the legendary La Sonora Matancera, arguably the best salsa band of all time.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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In photos posted by the TV station, his wife was seen handcuffed and standing with agents outside the home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Simply telling an ally or adversary that there's one on station can have the same effect.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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