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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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Immediately, Suter got Alex Freeland to hit a ground ball to shortstop Zach Neto, for what should have been an inning-ending double play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Zoe has been All-City as a shortstop but also has been playing outfield.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. managed to hit an inside-the-park homer Saturday on a well-placed grounder that traveled just 17 feet in the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He’s the slick-fielding, switch-hitting shortstop considered among the top baseball prospects from the class of 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

I think Pete would be starting at shortstop.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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