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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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The team stops functioning as a unit and starts behaving as a collection of individuals.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
That ambition, however, stops short of pursuing Hollywood career trajectories in the conventional sense.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
On the way back from a day tour of nearby Pele Island, Tabitabi stops his van at a small village so visitors can buy fruit from a roadside table.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Naloxone, the ingredient in Narcan, is an antidote for opioid overdoses, but because xylazine is not an opioid, the emergency medicine only stops the effects of fentanyl, not the tranquilizer, making those who overdose more likely to have lethal repercussions.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
Both sports venues have dedicated LIRR stops.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The Pistons tried rallying for another fourth-quarter comeback but couldn’t muster the scoring or stops necessary to do so.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The duo has been known to pull out all the stops for their kids’ special days.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Shiflet intentionally adds quirky twists annually, like mandatory stops at the Mexico border, roller rinks, or dirt racetracks, to prevent a straightforward speed race.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Delivery drivers have to travel longer distances between stops and sometimes navigate narrow or unpaved roads in thinly populated areas, adding time that increases per-package labor and fuel costs, experts say.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
There are eight stops total and five within the park.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Major stops include stations near the Miami Heat arena, the museum district and park, Bayside Marketplace and Miami Dade College’s downtown campus.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
While square footage for the new travel stops hasn’t been announced, Buc-ees locations do tend to leave large footprints and perhaps one of these new spots will vie for the title of world’s largest Buc-ees.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Notable stops include NewFest, the Provincetown Film Festival, and Fantasia.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Verb
This court order temporarily stops most collection activities, including lawsuits, wage garnishments, bank levies and collection calls.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The team stops functioning as a unit and starts behaving as a collection of individuals.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
That ambition, however, stops short of pursuing Hollywood career trajectories in the conventional sense.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
On the way back from a day tour of nearby Pele Island, Tabitabi stops his van at a small village so visitors can buy fruit from a roadside table.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Naloxone, the ingredient in Narcan, is an antidote for opioid overdoses, but because xylazine is not an opioid, the emergency medicine only stops the effects of fentanyl, not the tranquilizer, making those who overdose more likely to have lethal repercussions.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
Both sports venues have dedicated LIRR stops.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The Pistons tried rallying for another fourth-quarter comeback but couldn’t muster the scoring or stops necessary to do so.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
The bookmobile makes 30 stops a week across Iowa City and the surrounding area.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The duo has been known to pull out all the stops for their kids’ special days.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Shiflet intentionally adds quirky twists annually, like mandatory stops at the Mexico border, roller rinks, or dirt racetracks, to prevent a straightforward speed race.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Delivery drivers have to travel longer distances between stops and sometimes navigate narrow or unpaved roads in thinly populated areas, adding time that increases per-package labor and fuel costs, experts say.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
There are eight stops total and five within the park.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Major stops include stations near the Miami Heat arena, the museum district and park, Bayside Marketplace and Miami Dade College’s downtown campus.
—Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
While square footage for the new travel stops hasn’t been announced, Buc-ees locations do tend to leave large footprints and perhaps one of these new spots will vie for the title of world’s largest Buc-ees.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Notable stops include NewFest, the Provincetown Film Festival, and Fantasia.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
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The archaeologists and researchers of the Israel Antiquities Authority are constantly at work because this city never ceases to surprise.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The imposing tower never ceases to amaze local resident Ogden Driskill, whose family has ranched on the land at its base for generations.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying to fill the gap by cutting climate pollution and adapting to extreme weather.—
Ellis Juhlin,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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But Ho's order now halts that effective date.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Whoever fills that seat would also be a winner, said local political strategist Bryan Holladay.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Under acceleration, the cabin fills with a coarse engine note that sounds sportier than the actual performance suggests.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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But Polis, whose final term ends early next year, will also leave office having checked off some issues that have lingered for years.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Co-owner Danielle Dore said the move ends 52 years of renting and will bring more seating, a dog-friendly patio and the same all-day breakfast focus.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This proprietary approach overcomes challenges of surface treatment and dispersion associated with the material.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 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
Noun
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Gauff, playing in her second consecutive Italian Open final, appeared in control of the match in the first set, leading 4-2 with chances to go up by two breaks of serve.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Peaks, troughs, breaks, beginnings, and endings shape the quality of decisions.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Some local stations in Richmond and Salt Lake City dropped the show following viewer outcry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The finale is leading to a big convention showdown between Hypergnosis and PINATA, which are each working through obstacles that any responsible company would iron out before going public with their product.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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