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verb

Definition of stallsnext
present tense third-person singular of stall
1
as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill endless complaints stalled the process of selecting the winning design for the memorial

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2
as in dies
to stop functioning the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside

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stalls

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noun

plural of stall
1
as in booths

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as in loads

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalls
  1. stops
  2. dies
  3. halts
  4. fails
  5. stoppages
  6. restraints
Verb
  • Although Putin will inevitably claim victory when the fighting stops, the rest of the world should not come away with the impression that Russia has paid no cost for its aggression.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This straightforward but highly effective measure stops creditors from viewing your credit report without your direct authorization.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stops
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  • He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With only one star to speak of, and no flashbacks or subplots to break up the central narrative, Netflix’s survival drama lives or dies by the quality of its lead performance.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dies
Verb
  • Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of halts
Verb
  • Known for her array of flavorful Italian dishes, celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis never fails to inspire viewers with exciting approaches to cooking.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That means the fund would not be immediately impacted if Congress fails to reach an agreement to fund the federal government by the weekend deadline.
    Zack Budryk, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fails
Noun
  • Dean has become a bit too slow on the trigger with stoppages of late.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Taleb entered Friday's fight with 10 stoppages in his 12 wins.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of stoppages
Noun
  • Reality intrudes — in the form of external crises, financial restraints, political roadblocks, and subsequent elections that demonstrate that your ideology isn’t popular when put into practice.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In his dresser, investigators found items including a gag, restraints, a black hat and zip ties.
    Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
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