STOP (OVER) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of stop (over)

as in to stop (by or in)

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noun

ˈstäp-ˌō-vər

as in stop

a brief halt in a journey I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul

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When not in use, the beds would fill with rainwater, and bird enthusiasts went there to view shorebirds, waterfowl and other species that used the site as a stopover point during migration seasons. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 Most travelers who find themselves here are on brief stopovers en route to or from other destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Then, there were other songs that Cole no longer liked, including some from her student days at Berklee College of Music in Boston and her and Hutchins’ 1990 stopover in Santa Cruz, California. — Tina Eves, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026 More precise location estimates help researchers identify key stopover and wintering sites in need of protection and better understand the threats birds face throughout their journeys. — Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stop (over)

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The Grammy-winning rapper’s stop at NPR’s Music office drew a massive crowd, according to the publication.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
Remember that a stop order does not guarantee execution at the stop price.

— Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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