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stopper

[stop-er] / ˈstɒp ər /
NOUN
plug
Synonyms
STRONG
bung cork fill lid stopple wad

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Drivers have long wanted to put a permanent stopper on stop-start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Perhaps the quirkiest fortnight in football peaked for Roberto Martinez's side when Ben Watson flicked a 91st-minute header beyond Manchester City stopper Joe Hart to send Wigan fans wild at Wembley.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The Czech Republic stopper, 22, endured a nightmare start and interim boss Igor Tudor quickly replaced him with Guglielmo Vicario.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Arda Guler's shot deflected narrowly wide, while Valencia stopper Stole Dimitrievski saved well with his legs from Mbappe's fierce drive.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

He poured a small amount of water from the glass into the empty vial and replaced the rubber stopper.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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