UNSTOP Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unstop

verb

ˌən-ˈstäp

Definition of unstop next

as in to open

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions the plumber unstopped the drain

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Recent Examples of unstop But the unstopping competition between the big two auction houses, especially in the realm of fine art, has put extraordinary power into the hands of the people who have those things to sell. —

Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 Hundreds of protesters, who had promised to be a visible presence here and filled several sections of the arena, let out an elated, unstopping cheer. —

Monica Davey and Julie Bosman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2016

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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.

— Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026