as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
clear the leaves out of the rain gutters so they don't stop up the downspouts again
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Historical accounts say about 150 men under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Stapleton blocked these horsemen.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
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Here, a selection of hard-working blue light sunscreens to add to your free radical-blocking regimen.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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She was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree child abuse, felonious assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, investigators said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Stop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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