stopper 1 of 2

noun

Definition of stoppernext
as in seal

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stopper

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verb

1
as in to cork

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as in to seal

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Recent Examples of stopper
Noun
But the central show-stopper takes place in a restaurant booth when Murdoch sells Lamb his new job. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 The Brazilian shot-stopper was Bournemouth’s No 1 for two seasons before joining Arsenal in 2024 as understudy to David Raya. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
Technical fabrications are still making an appearance with a lot of wind stopper luxe nylons but in shapes and silhouettes that feel more part of a rtw collection than a purely function purchase. — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024 Like O’Rourke, this debate will be one of his best chances to stopper any more losses. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2019 See All Example Sentences for stopper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopper
  1. seal
  2. cork
  3. plug
  4. filling
  5. bung
  6. lock
  7. latch
  8. bar
Noun
  • The challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The marine conservation area near Point Sal encompasses kelp forests and what’s known as Lion Rock, a haven for sea lions, seals and migratory birds, said Violet Sage Walker, chair of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of seal
Verb
  • Web-like striations or corking on jalapeño skins occur when plants are stressed by irregular watering, dry soil, or high heat.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
  • Peppers with smooth skins will be less hot than peppers that display corking.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Definition of cork
Verb
  • As to authenticating that low odometer reading, Weaver assures that plugging a reader into its transmission revealed the exact mileage.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Each console was tested in the device's performance mode while plugged directly into power, with the only difference being the resolution.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • Made with a yellow cake mix and a spiced filling, this dreamy recipe turns honey buns into a special occasion treat.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Canned beans turn a light soup into a filling meal, without any soaking required.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of filling
Verb
  • Two romantic songs are bunged in, perhaps to give Triptii Dimri something to do; otherwise, she is mostly tasked with looking lovely.
    — Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And each subsequent image bunged into the algorithm could be used to lower the overall noise level.
    — WIRED, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2023
Definition of bung
Verb
  • Ceramides support the skin barrier, while squalane and fatty acids help lock in moisture for a smoother, glowier-looking neck.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • On desktop, users can lock eligible conversations in the new ChatGPT app for macOS or Windows, in either Chat or Work mode.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lock
Verb
  • Simply latch and unlatch to organize your favorite items in seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Content creators latch onto specific sticky moments, and the context created by the atmosphere informs coverage, especially for journalists covering the runways with a wider cultural lens.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of latch
Verb
  • Ben-Gvir was considered so extreme that the Israeli military barred him from compulsory service.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Prop 42 would bar retroactive taxes and ban new state taxes on personal property, effectively blocking Prop 40.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Stopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopper. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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