STOPS (UP) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

stops (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of stop (up)

as in blocks

to prevent passage through by filling with something clear the leaves out of the rain gutters so they don't stop up the downspouts again

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Imfinzi, made by AstraZeneca, is an immunotherapy that blocks a protein called PD-L1, which cancer cells use to evade the immune system.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Community opposition that blocks municipal permits has become a bottleneck, and tech giants could face even more challenges if voters next month elect more public officials who are skeptical of data centers.

— Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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Sponsored by District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah, the measure defines camping as using public space for private living accommodations in a manner that obstructs public access or blocks entryways and exits to public property for extended periods.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

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