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stop over

VERB

stay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

live stop

STRONG

bide dwell lodge sojourn tarry

WEAK

be accommodated put up

Antonyms

STRONG

WEAK

advance leave

VERB

tarry

Synonyms

STRONG

abide bide dally drag dwell filibuster lag linger lodge loiter pause poke procrastinate remain rest sojourn stall stay stop tail temporize tool trail visit wait

WEAK

drag one's feet get no place fast goof around hang around hold the phone lose time put off stick around take one's time warm a chair

Antonyms

STRONG

advance allow carry out continue depart do forge go go ahead hurry leave move rush

WEAK

carry on complete finish

Example Sentences

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Returning from a client visit, a police stop over a non-visible registration sticker led to Kelly’s ticket and, ultimately, her new policy.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“I’m going to stop over and see the striking workers,” Adams told reporters.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2024

Lisa, whose two daughters are 12 and 15, said she had recently received a letter saying the meals would stop over Christmas.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

This week, the United States said Beijing had allowed a U.S. soldier being expelled by North Korea to stop over in China before continuing home.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2023

“Mr. Peeking was supposed to stop over today and look at my dad’s bonefish boat.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

stop over

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