STALL Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

stall 1 of 2

verb

Definition of stall

as in to stop

to bring (something) to a standstill endless complaints stalled the process of selecting the winning design for the memorial

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as in to die

to stop functioning the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside

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start (up)

stall

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noun

as in booth

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as in delay

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Verb

Similar legislation failed to pass in 2023 after stalling in a committee hearing, and in 2018 after pushback from the American Civil Liberties Union. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The Chiefs had a first-and-goal on their next drive but stalled again. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Noun

The discovery reveals what happens when the supermassive black hole engines that power these vast, blooming outflows of plasma stall. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 His father owned a fruit and vegetable stall at Leicester Market, where Lineker occasionally helped. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stall

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stall

Verb

And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
His government has implemented policies that slow energy permitting and development, canceled billions in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects and spent nearly $4 billion to buy back leases to stop offshore wind projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of stop

Noun

The watchdog warned that shipyard delays are expected to keep more submarines idle through 2030, creating additional costs and reducing the fleet’s operational capacity.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Due to high traffic, the website is experiencing some technical delays.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of delay

Verb

Trade groups representing cities, counties and businesses argued the first provision would give tribes power to delay or halt projects, including those that had already been reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
But the index has stayed within 2% of the peak, the pullbacks so far halting a handful of points above what had been the top of the former multi-month range.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.

— Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Chinese surveillance footage from the Tibetan side of the border shows a huge wall of mud and debris crashing over buildings and engulfing roads as people desperately try to flee the torrent.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of crash

Noun

Each lockable box has a hydraulic system engineered for smooth daily operation and a roomy interior that provides ample storage for your patio cushions, gardening gear, toys, or outdoor entertaining essentials.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of box

Noun

And in the preceding match, the Canadian international converted on a free kick in second-half stoppage time to hand the Summit a 2-1 victory over Utah in the Continental Divide rivalry match.

— Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help New York City FC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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