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stopping

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /
NOUN
staying
Synonyms
STRONG
block ceasing check closing delay desisting deterring discontinuance end ending finish halt halting hesitation holding pause remaining suspension terminating wait
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning commencement continuation go introduction opening persistence start

Example Sentences

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By restoring a healthier mucosal layer, the procedure aims to reset how the body responds to food, helping stabilize metabolism at a lower body weight after stopping medications like Ozempic.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

De Oliveira praised Beggs for stopping, saying: "I knew I could help, because two are stronger than one."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

This is what scares people the most about stopping work before at least age 62.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

And if cleanup is what’s stopping you: it doesn’t have to be a whole thing.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

He shuffled across the floor, stopping in front of Tiamat, who took up most of the available space.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville