STOPPER Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of stopper

as in seal

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verb

as in to cork

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as in to seal

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Recent Examples of stopper

Noun

Gregory, who has been billed as a run-stopper, was washed out of his gap a few times. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 The reward is being offered through Texas wildlife crime stopper's Operation Game Thief program, officials said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 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

Noun

Front load washers can be more susceptible to mold and mildew because the door seal can trap water, providing a good environment for mold growth.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
That dust grinds at the wheel bearings and works past the seals.

— Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of seal

Verb

While the 37-year-old Heyward signed an extension that runs through 2027 this offseason, giving the Steelers more time to build depth on their defensive front, retaining Benton helps Pittsburgh lock down quality depth.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Experts encourage people living in bear-prone areas to lock doors, keep trash and other food sources stored in bear-proof containers and avoid putting out bird feeders.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lock

Verb

In the absence of stronger signals, the model had latched onto it.

— Lauren Livak Gilbert, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Like a spider, the Ice Dart can land on and latch onto steep, slippery surfaces such as icebergs and glaciers—an increasingly useful capability as activity in the Arctic increases.

— Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of latch

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Afghanistan is now the only country on earth where girls are barred from education past sixth grade.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Macron had sought to make France the first European country to pass legislation restricting children’s access to social media, with the law expected to bar them from all major platforms.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

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