Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (by)
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How many intelligent devices are running in your home right now?—
Rajesh Subramaniam,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025 -
The Padres scored six runs in four innings against Alcantara on May 28.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The Today show regular appeared throughout Monday’s show, also stepping in for the Pop Start segment, traditionally covered by Carson Daly.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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At some point, the Federal Reserve might have to step in to act as lender of last resort, providing liquidity to ease the credit crunch.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Then, after the woman told them to give a little notice before coming over, the couple again arrived without any warning.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The decision came over the loud protests of Democrats who walked out of the committee proceedings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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Rothschild said her direct support providers, who are paid through a Medicaid waiver, come by for one to three hours, four to five days a week, to help her cook, clean, shop and organize.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The idea and rhetoric of energy dominance has its roots in the first Trump administration, although a formal definition for the phrase is hard to come by.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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“Stop (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28by%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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