STOP (OVER) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of stop (over)

as in to stop (by or in)

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noun

ˈstäp-ˌō-vər

as in stop

a brief halt in a journey I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul

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Adding an airline stopover to your next flight itinerary is one of the best ways to maximize your airfare and stretch your vacation time. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 For millennia, Pacific atolls were important stopover and cultural sites for Polynesians who crossed the Pacific Ocean on seafaring voyages. — NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 The Atmos program offers a lot of value, with good award prices and features like free stopovers on certain international awards. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 July 2026 The stopover in Miami on June 28 took slightly longer than expected because the team scrambled to find a private jet owner willing to take them to Venezuela. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stop (over)

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His defense has really shined — such as a terrific backhand stop against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
In Boise, Idaho, the school district has also looked for ways to reduce the number of stops per route.

— Willa Rubin, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

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