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shortstop

[shawrt-stop] / ˈʃɔrtˌstɒp /
VERB
intercept
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambush arrest block catch cut off deflect hijack prevent seize stop take away
STRONG
appropriate check curb hinder interlope interpose obstruct take
WEAK
cut in head off at pass make off with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow encourage free give let go release
STRONG
aid assist help keep permit promote refuse reject
WEAK
abet forward
VERB
interrupt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break break off cut off cut short delay discontinue disturb halt heckle hinder hold up impede prevent punctuate stop suspend
STRONG
arrest check crash cut defer disconnect disjoin disunite divide in infringe inject insinuate intrude obstruct separate sever stay
WEAK
barge in break in break train of thought bust in butt in chime in come between crowd in cut in on edge in get in the way horn in lay aside put in work in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow assist begin carry on cause continue encourage facilitate forward further give go help join mend permit promote push start support
STRONG
attach combine connect couple expedite leave leave alone link unite

Example Sentences

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“It’s up in the air, what the true direction of the franchise is,” said Boston’s plate-slumping shortstop, Trevor Story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The first batter singled, then advanced to second base on a throwing error by shortstop Hyeseong Kim.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

London Mills, the starting shortstop for Chaminade’s softball team as a sophomore, is lucky she doesn’t have to face her mom, Jackie, in soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

And on Wednesday, he secured his financial future by signing a $140 million contract extension that solidifies him as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ shortstop for the next nine years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The shortstop was still the one to watch—he looked like he was stitched together with live wires, gaze steady to the play.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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