Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (by)
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The Gators went on a 7-0 run in a little more than a minute to cut the lead down to four with about 12 minutes to go.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025 -
In fact, Lyons scored the game’s only touchdown, a three-yard run in the third quarter that gave the Navy team the victory.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant is normally closed on Mondays, but the staff is stepping in to serve its regular tasting menu that night on the family’s behalf.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Your story could help influence someone to take the next step in their pet adoption journey.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, the worker came over with the food.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Three of their 10 games with fewer than 40 3-point attempts this season have come over the last two weeks.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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In fact, an infusion of vividness into your ‘fits could come by way of a phone crossbody bag like this top choice from Rothy’s.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Panthers have arguably the best forecheck in the league, are elite defensively, beat teams up physically and find ways to manufacture offense from the slot even when time and space are hard to come by.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Stop (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28by%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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