Synonyms of stemmed

stemmed

verb

past tense of stem

as in delayed

to stop the progress or spread of (something)

efforts to stem the dramatic decline of an endangered species

Related Words

• delayed
• ended
• halted
• stopped
• concluded
• impeded
• hindered
• blocked
• suppressed
• finished
• suspended
• obstructed
• broke
• ceased
• held
• stamped
• completed
• laid off
• held back
• dammed
• canned
• discontinued
• detained
• broke off
• shut off
• dropped
• cut off
• packed (up or in)
• left off
• blockaded
• kiboshed
• cut out
• squashed
• broke up
• aborted
• stunted
• closed (down)
• knocked off
• quit
• squelched
• called
• gave over
• deactivated
• arrested
• desisted (from)
• checked
• paused
• turned back
• destroyed
• scuttled
• dissolved
• braked
• stayed
• ruined
• stanched
• abolished
• killed
• snuffed
• clamped down
• reined (in)
• annulled
• demolished

Dissimilar Words

• continued
• carried on
• proceeded
• kept up
• progressed
• advanced
• stirred
• propelled
• ran on
• drove
• impelled
• actuated
• followed through (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stemmed

In the Soviet Union, scientific interest in telepathy stemmed not only from a sense of general techno-optimism shared by many countries both before and after the two world wars, but also from beliefs and aspirations particular to communist society. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2026

The bulk of the increase stemmed directly from energy prices, which have shot higher this year because of the war with Iran. — New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

But Kozlowski said his concerns about Flock cameras stemmed specifically from the risk that data could be shared with unauthorized parties. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The run-up in inflation has stemmed primarily from a massive jump in gas prices, with oil tankers mostly unable to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Rich suggested the backlash stemmed less from Jelly Roll’s beliefs than from fans feeling blindsided by them. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

In that context, perpetual futures, borne of crypto origins – an asset class whose appeal stemmed in large part due to constant access – look like a natural next step. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Bezio said that hiring more staff members and introducing ways for people to submit their documents online have stemmed the enrollment drop in recent months as the state has reduced the chance for people who qualify to lose benefits. — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

But greater scrutiny has not stemmed the flow of memories about Zhu. — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026