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Definitions

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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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

Mookie Betts credits his improved defense at shortstop to the training methods he’s adopted from Osamu Yada, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s personal trainer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Betts graded as a below-average defender in his first season at the shortstop position in 2024, posting a minus-6 in Defensive Runs Saved and a minus-3 in Outs Above Average.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The last player in the order, Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, hit .290 with 20 homers and 100 RBIs in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

And then the third Crab manages a sharp grounder, but shortstop Khyler scoops it up and fires it to Laury at first base before homegirl can get there.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.