stanching

verb

variants or staunching
Definition of stanchingnext
present participle of stanch
as in repressing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stanching
  1. suppressing
  2. suspending
  3. discontinuing
  4. impeding
  5. ending
Verb
  • The material achieves this by reacting strongly with the battery electrodes and suppressing processes that generate hydrogen.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Research has shown that suppressing emotional expression leads to poorer conversation quality and a reduced sense of connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of suppressing
Verb
  • Delta last flew the Tampa-Amsterdam route in 2019 before suspending it due to the pandemic, Cirium Diio schedules show.
    Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Those regulators recommended suspending the drug’s marketing authorization.
    Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of suspending
Verb
  • One of these strategies includes discontinuing certain vehicle trims without much notice.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
  • If certain medications are causing your pale poop, your healthcare provider may recommend discontinuing them or prescribing alternative medications to you to help alleviate your symptoms.
    Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of discontinuing
Verb
  • The Department of Transportation said more than 400 roads are closed in the state, impeding travel and rescue efforts.
    NBC News, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • For slower, first-time marathoners, the risk of a super shoe impeding their efforts may not be worth the meager potential reward, especially at these prices.
    Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of impeding
Verb
  • Suddenly, after months of sameness, way-out Pluto makes a move, ending its latest retrograde and turning direct!
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ending
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Thesaurus Entries Near stanching

stanches

stanching

stanchion

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