Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (by)
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Her nonchalant reaction makes sense considering the Timberwolves scored 37 runs in their last three regular season games and 32 runs in their three playoff games entering Saturday.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026 -
Fedde surrendered three runs in the fourth — a rally that started on a triple by Luis Arraez that was just out of the reach of right fielder Jarred Kelenic.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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According to Courtney, members of Cleveland Clinic's Intensive Care team and staff from other departments stepped in to help organize the ceremony on short notice.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Health officials believe the first case was weeks before the WHO stepped in and declared a public health emergency.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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And there’s Kulak, who came over from Pittsburgh in the Sam Girard swap, now only the third guy in NHL annals to play with MacKinnon, Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The flight home seemed routine — until a surprise announcement came over the intercom.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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This is nine playoff wins in a row for Mike Brown’s team, and their only two losses in the playoffs coming by a grand total of two points.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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After Colbert took over the show from the retiring Letterman, McCartney came by for an interview to promote his children’s book in 2019.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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“Stop (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28by%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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