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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

Example Sentences

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“On a lot of teams, Freeland would be getting a chance to compete for the starting shortstop job, but he’s blocked on the Dodgers,” Callis said.

From Los Angeles Times

As he starts to see Cactus League action, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts reflects on where he’s at mentally as he looks to rebound from an atypical season for him.

From Los Angeles Times

He ranked third among major league shortstops with 26 home runs last season, and he stole 26 bases.

From Los Angeles Times

Roberts said his star shortstop will not play until Sunday at the earliest.

From Los Angeles Times

The senior pitcher/shortstop had one run, two hits, an RBI and drew two walks while recording five strikeouts in three innings in the Knights’ season-opening win.

From Los Angeles Times

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