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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
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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
Verb
The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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
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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At the heart of Lisa’s journey is motherhood – her most rewarding adventure that, despite its challenges, fills her heart with love, pride, and happiness.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Michaels Along with an assortment of party supplies for various occasions throughout the year, Michaels now fills helium balloons too.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
4 Jan. 2025
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For now, the pro football season mercifully ends, and not nearly soon enough.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Even amidst challenges and when faced with obstacles, Lisa would roll up her sleeves and shatter all barriers, always motivated by her why.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Beijing will face obstacles to this strategy in Europe, since its de facto support for Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is an albatross around Beijing’s effort to improve relations.—
Evan A. Feigenbaum,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Once the regular season concludes, other teams can request permission from the Cowboys to interview McCarthy for head coaching positions, and Dallas will decide whether to allow it.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As deer season concludes, diehard hunters will process a range of emotions.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Officers could now pursue not only the smaller pool of senior Hamas commanders, arms depots and rocket launchers that were the focus of earlier campaigns, but also thousands of low-ranking fighters as well as those indirectly involved in military matters.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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Officers could now pursue not only the senior Hamas commanders, arms depots and rocket launchers that were the focus of earlier campaigns, but also the lowest-ranking fighters.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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His contract expires at the end of 2025, so there's a real chance the Padres consider trading him.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Patients can apply for renewal once the card expires.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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