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as in to cease
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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2
as in to halt
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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3
as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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4
as in to end
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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5
as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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as in station
a regular stopping place
had lunch on a picnic table at a shady rest stop along the highway
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as in obstacle
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 halt
the stopping of a process or activity
put a stop to this nonsense
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Recent Examples of stop
Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Dispatchers told the man to stop at a nearby gas station.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Jp Shaffer
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
He’s turned this stop into a revitalization, posting a career-best .384 on-base percentage and 131 wRC+ so far.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Drivers must stop at a police DUI checkpoint and hand over any requests from an officer, including license and registration.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Dispatchers told the man to stop at a nearby gas station.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Noun
Route highlights With 17 total stops across California, the coastal towns are yours to discover.
—Jp Shaffer
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
He’s turned this stop into a revitalization, posting a career-best .384 on-base percentage and 131 wRC+ so far.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop
Verb
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After 116 years in operation and founded by James McGill, McGill Manufacturing ceased operations in 2021.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
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The order instructs the testing facility to cease operations as of July 4, and gives them 21 days to request for a hearing over the commission’s action.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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On a scouting trip several years ago, my mask kept filling with water.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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To keep the potting mix damp, set the pots in a kiddie pool filled with a few inches of water.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Verb
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No epidemic has ever been ended without stopping transmission.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The legislation will also end tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles after September, drawing that industry's ire.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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There can be ways to overcome the objections of the people who are concerned that new technology will make their jobs obsolete.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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In order to become FIA president, Mayer will have a number of hurdles to overcome, including putting together an executive team spread across different global regions before going forward for the ballot.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Live With Kelly & Mark took a temporary break from morning TV spiciness to douse the flames of their typically steamy 9 a.m. passions with the tears of longtime producer Michael Gelman.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Beal recommends cycling off periodically—for example, using the supplement for four weeks and then taking a two-week break.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Teams are increasingly installing water stations on sidelines.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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How to Get There: Nearest Metro station is Saint‑Paul (Line 1).—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The branches of the military, which maintain their own communication networks, have their own obstacles.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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For Superman, that means preventing any of the negatives that do initially arise from becoming obstacles or bandwagon narratives in the press.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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