stop
verb (used with object)
to cease from, leave off, or discontinue.
has stopped
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present perfectof stop (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This time, the man who wrote that prescription for four decades has stopped filling it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
"This builds on joint work that has stopped over 44,000 attempted crossings since the election."
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Espinoza has stopped short of shutting down the hall, though, and the state board has no enforcement arm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee pointed out that Seagate has stopped providing discounts to incentivize customers to adopt next-generation products.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
I glance back and see that he has stopped moving.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
