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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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Shelby Holliday explains how military equipment could play a role in stopping vessels from visiting Iran’s ports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

However, commercial ships that aren’t stopping at Iranian ports appear to be making it through.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The next one, still in its early innings, is to invest in the companies tasked with stopping them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Project Servator has a proven track record of stopping criminals and terrorists through highly visible, unpredictable deployments that vary in time and location, deterring those planning harm and reassuring the public.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Before, Jonah had had no sense of time stopping.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix