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

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Pratt has focused much of his mayoral platform on improving public safety, addressing homelessness and stopping animal abuse on Skid Row.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Google Cloud posted an impressive 63% year-over-year revenue increase last quarter, and shows no sign of stopping, with a whopping $462 billion in backlog.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Correction: An earlier version of this story said Tui was stopping its sponsorship of the show.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Researchers also found that stopping treatment was common.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

After restlessly starting and stopping concession inventories and making a few phone calls about delays in film deliveries, she did the only thing left to her and decided to watch a movie.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

stopping

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