stopping

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /

NOUN

staying

Synonyms

STRONG

block ceasing check closing delay desisting deterring discontinuance end ending finish halt halting hesitation holding pause remaining suspension terminating wait

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning commencement continuation go introduction opening persistence start

Example Sentences

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Thursday's aborted trial featured several rounds of stopping and starting the countdown clock.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“We’re not stopping, but we’re so excited to open our doors.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

For me, that often means stopping by my local Vietnamese grocery store specifically for produce.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

"I couldn't even walk 40 metres without stopping four or five times. So it was a lot to take."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Nim ordered, and ran all the way to the cave and back again without even stopping to look out to sea.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr