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
With five seconds remaining before stoppage time in the second half, Monarchs star Murphy Walsh found the ball at her feet shortly after an SI turnover and took advantage.
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Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article MIAMI — In a league where stoppages can be incessant, Erik Spoelstra largely has gone with the flow.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Real Madrid forward Linda Caicedo rounded off a lovely move in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time to pull one back for Colombia, but Japan restored its two-goal advantage in the 57th minute through half-time substitute Maika Hamano.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
With three minutes left before stoppage time in the second half, sophomore Kaya Schaefer blasted a shot from the edge of the box that nearly missed the goal, ricocheting off the crossbar and down.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article MIAMI — In a league where stoppages can be incessant, Erik Spoelstra largely has gone with the flow.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Real Madrid forward Linda Caicedo rounded off a lovely move in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time to pull one back for Colombia, but Japan restored its two-goal advantage in the 57th minute through half-time substitute Maika Hamano.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
With three minutes left before stoppage time in the second half, sophomore Kaya Schaefer blasted a shot from the edge of the box that nearly missed the goal, ricocheting off the crossbar and down.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoppage
Noun
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Zelenskyy said a ceasefire could involve the release of prisoners, bans on missiles and long-range drones and the cessation of attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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That means there are, at last, some bears and some cash, that can be coaxed back in with a cessation of presidential economic intervention.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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Zelenskyy on Friday won the support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for Ukraine’s proposals to take some first steps toward stopping the war, including a halt on firing missiles, drones and bombs at energy and other civilian infrastructure.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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While domestic production of weapons covers nearly 30% of Ukraine's military needs, a prolonged halt in U.S. aid would pose considerable risks for the country in the final phase of the war.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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But the premature ending of this test flight means those objectives must wait.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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To that end, the Tokyo itinerary includes exhibitions against the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants, an event hosted by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and a welcome party organized by Imanaga and Suzuki.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of its strategy, at the end, what truly ensures the success of company acquisitions is how well a company is able to integrate those businesses.—
Raj Sharma,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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O’Neill has spent a quarter of his life getting to that conclusion.—
TIME,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoppage. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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