as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
yet another stoppage in play for some unexplained reason
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Recent Examples of stoppage
So Wicky’s squad held firm through 45 minutes plus first-half stoppage time.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Rayo found a way to even the match with goals from Florian Lejeune in the 84th and Alemão in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Malott was ahead 20-18 on all three judge’s scorecards when Magny turned up the heat in the third round to score the stoppage.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment on the mail stoppage or reports that some U.S. vessels were short on food.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Rayo found a way to even the match with goals from Florian Lejeune in the 84th and Alemão in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Malott was ahead 20-18 on all three judge’s scorecards when Magny turned up the heat in the third round to score the stoppage.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment on the mail stoppage or reports that some U.S. vessels were short on food.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppage
Noun
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For others, particularly those that retain a good chunk of gas, there's a tantalizing possibility of rejuvenation — a second act, where star formation could kick off again, albeit temporarily, leading to a temporary cessation rather than a terminal one.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means verifiable cessation of possession and operability of the Russian S-400 system, with formal certifications from the secretaries of Defense and State confirming there is no risk of compromise to sensitive F-35 technology.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Detroit turned up the heat on defense while Orlando’s offense came to a complete halt.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Today, roughly half of the global ethylene and polyethylene supply is stranded, constrained, or directly affected by the halt to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial transit point for 20% of the world’s crude.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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These periods tend to bring sudden news, endings, breakthroughs or a turning point.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Most romances begin with normal life and build to a happy ending.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Toward the end of 2023, Dukes was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase from west suburban Oak Brook to Chicago.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins managed to keep it tight through the end of the first, with the Sabres taking that 1-0 lead into the first intermission.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Friday night was supposed to be the conclusion.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppage. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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