STOPPER Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of stopper

as in seal

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verb

as in to cork

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as in to seal

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Recent Examples of stopper

Noun

The ensuing years brought three Pro Bowls and 70½ sacks (plus a reputation as a run stopper, something the Falcons also need). — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026 In more recent history, Elsa Perreti’s bottle necklace with removable stopper is still a classic for the brand. — Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Technical fabrications are still making an appearance with a lot of wind stopper luxe nylons but in shapes and silhouettes that feel more part of a rtw collection than a purely function purchase. — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024 Like O’Rourke, this debate will be one of his best chances to stopper any more losses. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2019 See All Example Sentences for stopper

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Noun

At least 19 beluga whales, three seals, one dolphin and multiple penguins and sea lions have died at the park since 2019, according to animal welfare group Animal Justice.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Then again, simply staying in sick bay is starting to look dangerous after the atmospheric seal, threatening to lower the temperature to deadly levels.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of seal

Noun

Four humble ingredients come together inside a tortilla to make something transcendent — melty, fluid, fleetingly crunchy, soft, toothsome, rich and filling.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Krispy Kreme rolled out a Maple Cheesecake Doughnut with cheesecake filling, maple icing, graham crunch and a maple drizzle.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of filling

Verb

Behind the fountain, the buildings will lock audiences into the story’s location.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
It can even be injected or taken as a supplement, though is most commonly found in moisturizers and serums to lock in hydration, plump, and smooth fine lines.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of lock

Verb

Researchers have built versions that grip tree branches, cling to rough walls, and even latch onto moving vehicles, but ice – especially steep, unpredictable glacier ice – had remained one of the field's toughest holdouts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
So, both populations of ribosomes latched onto the messenger RNA but used different populations of transfer RNAs to make a protein using the messenger.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of latch

Verb

The designation barred defense contractors from using Anthropic's technology in their work with the agency.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
In an agricultural county where Latinos make up 27% of residents, Idaho leaders encourage local cooperation with ICE — a level of coordination barred by sanctuary laws in neighboring states.

— Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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