STOPPLES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

stopples

verb

present tense third-person singular of stopple

as in stops (up)

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blocks

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The effect essentially gives Roman a parking spot in space, enabling engineers on Earth to remain in constant contact with the telescope, while making sure Earth never blocks its view of the cosmos.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
If the teams refuse to enroll the players who benefit from the TRO, those players could petition Hoffman to clarify that his order also blocks the SEC from punishing schools.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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