STEMMING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

stemming

verb

present participle of stem

as in delaying

to stop the progress or spread of (something) efforts to stem the dramatic decline of an endangered species

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Recent Examples of stemming There is a lot of hope for Russell stemming off of her Actor Award win this year, but she is nominated against two other women who are also on this list. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 The United Methodist Church’s Oregon-Idaho Conference will no longer hold its annual gathering in Idaho next year over safety concerns stemming in part from Idaho laws targeting transgender and nonbinary people. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026 The union behind the initiative — the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West — says the measure is critical for stemming the budgetary bleeding from recent federal cuts to healthcare. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 The role is especially exciting for Momoa for a reason stemming back to his childhood. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 Higher electricity costs could dog incumbents Rising electricity rates stemming partially from data centers could spell trouble for the toss-up district Republicans as the politicians attempt to run on an affordability agenda against the backdrop of the Iran war. — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026 At the time, Pasteur was primarily interested in stemming wine and beer spoilage but, in time, pasteurization would be used for milk and other products. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 Iranian officials initially imposed a partial blockade on ships through the strait as a retaliatory measure against the US-Israeli military campaign, stemming trade through the crucial waterway and sending global oil prices soaring. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 Bondi’s departure follows months of mounting pressure stemming largely from her handling of DOJ’s files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, which became a constant thorn in her side. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026

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In that unlikely scenario, the project with LINXS could be terminated and Los Angeles World Airports, which manages LAX, would have to find a new contractor, further delaying the train’s future.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Tampa politicians will likely celebrate by delaying a vote on the Rays’ proposed new stadium by another few months.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of delaying

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Later that month, the state and county asked the court for a temporary injunction halting the project while the case proceeds.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
The United States Army is temporarily halting all Apache helicopter training flights after a crash this week near Fort Hood, Texas, killed two soldiers.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of halting

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Campione said her campaign was focused on protecting rural lands from being annexed into cities for rural subdivisions and stopping activities that could ruin water quality or override property rights.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Head south towards the River Douro, stopping to see sights such as the famed azulejo tiles in São Bento station and the cathedral along the way.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of stopping

Verb

The 60-day deadline for the two sides to reach a deal toward ending the conflict has now passed.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
With prospects for a deal toward ending the war with Iran unclear, the stability of oil supplies remains uncertain with the Strait of Hormuz nearly closed, blocking a vital route for oil and gas tankers from the Middle East.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

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The 27-year-old main rapper and sub-vocalist confirmed her decision on Instagram, concluding 14 years with JYP since joining as a trainee.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Lower courts had tossed out the last-ditch appeals to save Bruce by concluding the animal rescue lacked a concrete interest in the dog's survival sufficient to challenge the dangerousness finding by local authorities.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of concluding

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Lynda Albertson, an art-crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Lynda Albertson, an art crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels.

— Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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