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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
London School Of Economics, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The point here is that, when the bidding stops, there is no need to solve the winner determination problem.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops
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Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
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On this week’s Official Rock & Metal Singles ranking, Linkin Park fills four spaces.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to his two comebacks, Sinatra fills just as many spaces on the Jazz Albums chart with titles that were already living on the list last time around.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The pair said they were resigned to staying in the shelter until the war ends.Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Entrepreneurs who go down this path often face obstacles, but the journey can also be incredibly rewarding.Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Because of the stability the hook end-effector offered, the robot was able to climb steeper ladders and deal with unforeseen obstacles.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some similar dynamics inform the images of Jean-Michel Basquiat with which the exhibition concludes.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, Pete Alonso’s time with in Queens could be coming to end as soon as the Mets’ playoff run concludes.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Offensive troop formations, such as supply depots and command posts, must be positioned well beyond this buffer zone.Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Israel says that its strikes have targeted Hezbollah’s weapons depots, command and control structures and its general infrastructure.Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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High on the agenda in Azerbaijan will be a global climate finance goal for after 2025, when the current goal of $100 billion per year expires.Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, chairs the Disney board’s succession planning committee, which is working to identify and prepare the company’s next leader before Iger’s contract expires.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stops. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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