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

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Ozzie Albies’ bunt single loaded the bases and after Matt Olson struck out, Dubon scored from third on Austin Riley’s fielder’s choice to shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

“He wanted to see how much a manager really did,” said Jerry Royster, who played shortstop and hit leadoff that night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Recalling the conversation, the former shortstop choked up with emotion and buried his face in his hands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“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 ball missed his head but nipped the bill of his cap and sent it spinning like a flying saucer out to shortstop.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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