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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Noun

Dodson, a starter last year who tallied 129 tackles, five sacks and one interception, was viewed as a progress-stopper for Jacob Rodriguez, the Dolphins’ 2026 second-round pick. — Omar Kelly august 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 Now, the Panthers’ defensive line unit is mostly young and unproven, save for NFL Top 100 run-stopper Derrick Brown. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 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

During a downward stroke, a valve expands against the chamber walls, forming a seal and acting like a piston to force venom towards the exit.

— Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
While top-loading machines don’t have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of seal

Verb

Web-like striations or corking on jalapeño skins occur when plants are stressed by irregular watering, dry soil, or high heat.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Peppers with smooth skins will be less hot than peppers that display corking.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026

Definition of cork

Verb

Each console was tested in the device's performance mode while plugged directly into power, with the only difference being the resolution.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Over time, his methods became more sophisticated, and Jacobs would set up microphones next to the venue’s soundboard or plug directly into it to record on cassettes, and later digital audio tapes and memory cards.

— Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

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Services include dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals, along with hearing evaluations and free hearing aids.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
In August, human remains, including a jawbone with teeth and dental fillings and rib bones, were discovered at Boulder Beach in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Two romantic songs are bunged in, perhaps to give Triptii Dimri something to do; otherwise, she is mostly tasked with looking lovely.

— Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
And each subsequent image bunged into the algorithm could be used to lower the overall noise level.

— WIRED, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2023

Definition of bung

Verb

In a Facebook post, the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office warned all residents north of Appaloosa Drive and South of John Call Road near the Yukon Road area to lock all doors and windows and remain inside.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
At its secret premiere at the Telluride Film Festival last month, audience members were required to lock their phones in pouches and warned that security guards with night-vision goggles would be watching for anyone trying to record the screening.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of lock

Verb

Content creators latch onto specific sticky moments, and the context created by the atmosphere informs coverage, especially for journalists covering the runways with a wider cultural lens.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
But this also means the film has almost nothing to latch onto emotionally.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of latch

Verb

The Chicago Cubs secured a permanent injunction this month barring neighboring facility Wrigley View Rooftop from selling tickets to watch games, concerts and other events at Wrigley Field.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
After Penix underwent an MRI earlier this week, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that the quarterback is on track to start Sunday’s game, barring any setbacks.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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