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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
Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, the loan balance and any interest are due when the borrower sells, passes away or stops using the property as their primary residence.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This straightforward but highly effective measure stops creditors from viewing your credit report without your direct authorization.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
That can’t sustain the cycle of a season that never stops for breath.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In other words, if her heart stops, don’t enter the room.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Starts and stops like these are par for the course for Guess, which is one of the ultimate examples of fickle fashion stocks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
Although Putin will inevitably claim victory when the fighting stops, the rest of the world should not come away with the impression that Russia has paid no cost for its aggression.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Instead, the loan balance and any interest are due when the borrower sells, passes away or stops using the property as their primary residence.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This straightforward but highly effective measure stops creditors from viewing your credit report without your direct authorization.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
That can’t sustain the cycle of a season that never stops for breath.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In other words, if her heart stops, don’t enter the room.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Starts and stops like these are par for the course for Guess, which is one of the ultimate examples of fickle fashion stocks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
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But Social Security payments won’t be delayed if the government ceases operating because of a shutdown.Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu has said the fighting will only end when Hamas ceases to exist as an organization.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Booker fills a need for UM at long snapper.Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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And the thing that should be most troubling to the Red Wings is that very few of these problems will solve themselves even once the season ends.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, a deal that just ends the fighting would likely be unacceptable to both Kyiv and Moscow.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 1989 film centers on a father, Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase), who tries to plan the perfect Christmas for his family despite never-ending obstacles and chaos.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alternative service liaison Becky Kozak, who has been at the school for 12 years, said what has been constant about the school is helping students persevere and push through obstacles to surpass their goals.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The slate concludes with a fantastic (if rather late) duel between Phoenix and Denver.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The move officially concludes the case for Baldwin nearly three years after the accidental on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while filming the movie Rust.Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s destruction of the country’s military infrastructure, including the naval fleet and traditional weapons depots, also severely weakens the new state and reduces its ability to secure the country from internal and external threats.Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
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These long-range precision weapons are being used to target Russian military infrastructure, including ammunition depots, command centers, and key supply lines.Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
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With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Current government funding expires Friday night when Congress is scheduled to adjourn for the holidays.George Petras, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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