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stop short

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abbreviate v.
cut short v.

VERB

abbreviate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abort truncate

STRONG

curtail restrict

Antonyms

WEAK

amplify enlarge expand extend increase lengthen

VERB

cut short

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abort break off curtail halt hinder interrupt postpone quit shorten terminate

WEAK

abbreviate abridge break short bring to an end check checkmate clip diminish end finish freeze intercept leave unfinished put a stop to stop stop cold stop dead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin continue do forward increase lengthen persevere push start

WEAK

prolong

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stop short

They also work to flag needed updates to a person’s estate plan, but they stop short of giving legal advice or drafting documents.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

The paper naturally raises questions about AI, but the authors stop short of claiming that current AI systems are conscious.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026

Some of his advisers and supporters urge him to stop short of a change of regime in Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

Paramount’s documents stop short of promising that the Ellisons are “backstopping” the equity portion of the deal, as promised.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

I stop short and drop my camera to my side.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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