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as in ceased
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 halted
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was stopped for over an hour by the overturned truck
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as in filled
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
I stopped the mouse hole with plaster
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as in ended
to come to an end
the music stopped but we kept on dancing
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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
they were eventually stopped by the best team in the league
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Recent Examples of stopped
Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
But that’s where the punishment stopped — and Pospisil was rewarded.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2016, the same bike went to the Mecum January Las Vegas auction and was passed in when bidding stopped at $400,000.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Oreo has stopped stocking its popular cereal on store shelves and replaced it with a different one without commentary.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Crucial Buccaneers drives were stopped dead in its tracks.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Officers stopped a truck matching the description a short distance away.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol stopped the car on I-40 near the Duplin County line using a PIT maneuver, according to the release.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
But that’s where the punishment stopped — and Pospisil was rewarded.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2016, the same bike went to the Mecum January Las Vegas auction and was passed in when bidding stopped at $400,000.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Oreo has stopped stocking its popular cereal on store shelves and replaced it with a different one without commentary.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Crucial Buccaneers drives were stopped dead in its tracks.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Officers stopped a truck matching the description a short distance away.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped
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After the passage of the bill, the Sixteen Thirty Fund ceased its giving in Ohio to a redistricting ballot initiative that failed in November.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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But as Sharpe went on to explain, the laughter that was coming from his Southwestern teammates that day ceased immediately after he was given an opportunity to perform on the practice field.Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
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The committee detailed its start-and-stop investigation over the last several years, a process that was halted for a time as the Justice Department conducted its own probe of Gaetz.Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricanes Debby and Helene immigration enforcement activities were temporarily halted along evacuation routes, shelters and distribution sites for emergency supplies.Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Each photo was filled with precious moments — including the cover image, which saw the couple and their kids smiling in front of the castle.Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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During the winter, the building filled with snow, and the basement became a frozen lake.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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That proved to be a toxic relationship that ended badly, with Louis and Claudia nearly killing Lestat and running away to Europe.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The announcement came just after the band concluded their summer tour with Train.Daniela Avila, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after Trudeau offered her a lesser position.David Ljunggren, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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After 10 years as a Ram and in the NFL, Donald called his career quits this past offseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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After Monday’s morning skate in Nationwide Arena, Patrik Laine of the Montreal Canadiens sounded off on his former club, the Columbus Blue Jackets, saying the organization wasn’t committed to winning and was caught in a vicious cycle of losing during his four seasons in Columbus.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Once the show goes wrong, no one wants to be caught in the rush for the exits.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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After Noel's tenure as sheriff expired in 2022, current Sheriff Scottie Maples' staff discovered a wiretap that led from the assistant chief's office to Noel's former office.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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When his contract at San Siro expired in the summer of 2023, the Slovakia international opted to join PSG, and that move has not panned out for him.Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Stopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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