stopping 1 of 3

adjective

as in passing

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stopping

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noun

as in halting

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stopping

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verb

present participle of stop
1
as in ceasing
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 stalling
to bring (something) to a standstill traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck

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3
as in filling
to close up so that no empty spaces remain I stopped the mouse hole with plaster

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4
as in ending
to come to an end the music stopped but we kept on dancing

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5
as in defeating
to achieve a victory over they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league

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Recent Examples of stopping
Noun
They are known as optimal stopping problems, and at their heart sits a deceptively simple question. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Its recommendation algorithms learn what keeps users watching, infinite scroll eliminates the natural stopping point and autoplay serves up the next video without waiting to be asked. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Simply apologizing for stopping does seem like expanding on the original intrusion. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Criticism has been directed at goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for his weak shot-stopping on both Fulham goals. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Integral to the Dukes’ run-stopping was Hendrick, who not only captained the defense, but spearheaded the run support. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Taurus April 20 – May 20 The task list that keeps expanding may need a real stopping point today. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 Keep those final stopping steps underneath you rather than reaching a foot far out in front. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Tires below that point will need additional stopping room, increasing the risk of a crash, the group said. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
There is really no way to talk about the film unless one falls back on wispy vagaries and pointed allusions to cinematic precedents, or just explaining the act one set-up and then stopping with the warning that things get really weird thereafter. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Plain water can help remove waste from the blood into the urine, stopping kidney stones from forming. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026 That calls for reducing weaker positions and stopping the aggressive addition of new exposure, as well as requiring stronger confirmation before entering new trades. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Studies have also found that people often regain a significant amount of weight after stopping treatment. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Mamdani applauded police for stopping the attack but said an internal investigation would be conducted. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026 In one study in athletes, for example, growth hormone raised sprint capacity on a stationary bike by about 4 percent, and the effect disappeared after stopping the treatment. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 Nauman closes his eyes and begins drawing at the top of the image, making his way down, around, and across; his hands double back and change course, stopping and starting, moving close together and far apart. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Paxlovid — a combination of the drugs nirmatrelvir and ritonavir — works by stopping the virus that causes Covid from multiplying. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopping
  1. passing
  2. halting
  3. ceasing
  4. stalling
  5. filling
  6. ending
  7. defeating
  8. finishing
Adjective
  • The truth is the lack of an over-the-top passing game isn’t surprising based on what Craig has showed in practice.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The first game under Pritchard was an exciting one with the Cardinal passing game looking sharp with Warren running a balanced attack.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of passing
Noun
  • And while the quake did cause some disruptions in downtown Miami — the evacuation of County Hall and the halting of Metrorail service — officials were quick to calm the masses.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
  • The secretary's recent testimony in Senate hearings has reignited curiosity about his distinct speech pattern, which at times can sound shaky or halting.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of halting
Verb
  • The country was defunding, de-staffing, and ceasing all negotiations with the organization.
    — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The gallery has not specified a timeline for ceasing operations there.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ceasing
Verb
  • Despite multiple warnings issued by Elizabeth Police to stay off the roads, CBS News New York saw many drivers take their chances and pay the price, getting stuck or stalling.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Similar legislation failed to pass in 2023 after stalling in a committee hearing, and in 2018 after pushback from the ACLU California Action, which remains opposed to this year’s version of the bill.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of stalling
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  • After filling our brushes with mouthwash from docking station reservoirs, Sarah and I brushed our teeth side-by-side (a first for both of us professionally).
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Community soil scientists Lynn Fang and Maggie Smart-McCabe will demonstrate filling mesh socks with compost, microbes and fungal mycelium.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of filling
Verb
  • Angels shortstop Zach Neto capped a 12-pitch at-bat in the eighth with a solo homer off Phillies reliever Jonathan Bowlan, tying the score 1-1 and ending a string of 30 consecutive innings without an extra-base hit for the Angels.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Sony has committed to ending production of new PlayStation discs starting in 2028, but Xbox has taken advantage of the negative sentiment around that, talking about game preservation with a new, rather cool, disc-to-digital system.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of ending
Verb
  • DeSoto won the Class 6A Division II state championship last season, defeating Southlake Carroll in the state semifinals.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Boise State started the season 1-1, losing 42-21 to Central Michigan before defeating Portland State 33-22 in a pair of nonconference games.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeating
Adjective
  • This summer jerseys and track shorts officially dethroned yoga pants as the athletic trend du jour for fashion connoisseurs, with a focus on both comfort and style through elegant finishing touches.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026
  • This tactical evolution, alongside exceptional finishing quality, underscores a tournament defined by strategic depth.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of finishing

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“Stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopping. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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