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

These failures stemmed not from new vulnerabilities, but from basic security flaws like weak passwords and unauthenticated endpoints, and reliance on assumptions over robust controls. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

The suspension stemmed in part from Liang’s frustration over online reports about his comments to investors during his first financing deal, which closed in June and raised $7 billion for the AI lab, the people said. — Haze Fan, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Crabgrass is an annual weed that is multi-stemmed and often grows low to the ground. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 July 2026

Aside from that wobble, Muchová’s success this tournament has stemmed in large part from the accuracy and placement of her serve. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026

The name change likely stemmed (in part, at least) from the fact that Amazon Prime Video series Harlan Coben’s Lazarus beat it to market. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

That extraordinary response stemmed partly from the scale of the thing. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026

Sunday’s incident, coupled with Devers’ relatively disappointing first season in San Francisco, reignited discussion about the 2025 trade, which reportedly stemmed in part from a deteriorating relationship between Devers and the Red Sox. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026