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shortstop

[shawrt-stop] / ˈʃɔrtˌstɒp /
VERB
intercept
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambush arrest block catch cut off deflect hijack prevent seize stop take away
STRONG
appropriate check curb hinder interlope interpose obstruct take
WEAK
cut in head off at pass make off with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow encourage free give let go release
STRONG
aid assist help keep permit promote refuse reject
WEAK
abet forward
VERB
interrupt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break break off cut off cut short delay discontinue disturb halt heckle hinder hold up impede prevent punctuate stop suspend
STRONG
arrest check crash cut defer disconnect disjoin disunite divide in infringe inject insinuate intrude obstruct separate sever stay
WEAK
barge in break in break train of thought bust in butt in chime in come between crowd in cut in on edge in get in the way horn in lay aside put in work in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow assist begin carry on cause continue encourage facilitate forward further give go help join mend permit promote push start support
STRONG
attach combine connect couple expedite leave leave alone link unite

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London Mills, the starting shortstop for Chaminade’s softball team as a sophomore, is lucky she doesn’t have to face her mom, Jackie, in soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The deal makes Griffin the highest-paid player in Pirates history and secures him as shortstop for nine years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He played second base, third base and shortstop as a junior on varsity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Zach Neto is the Angels’ best player and they should prioritize keeping the shortstop for the long term if they have any interest in winning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“Dad wanted me to play second this year. The coach wanted me to be the shortstop but Dad said I had to learn how to play second base first. Next year I’ll be at shortstop.”

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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