Synonyms of stems

stems

verb

present tense third-person singular of stem

as in ends

to stop the progress or spread of (something)

efforts to stem the dramatic decline of an endangered species

Related Words

• ends
• delays
• stops
• halts
• blocks
• concludes
• hinders
• finishes
• impedes
• breaks
• suppresses
• stamps
• holds
• obstructs
• holds back
• suspends
• packs (up or in)
• breaks off
• ceases
• leaves off
• lays off
• dams
• squashes
• blockades
• shuts off
• cuts off
• closes (down)
• kiboshes
• completes
• cuts out
• cans
• drops
• knocks off
• detains
• breaks up
• desists (from)
• gives over
• arrests
• quits
• brakes
• aborts
• discontinues
• turns back
• clamps down
• calls
• deactivates
• squelches
• checks
• pauses
• stunts
• reins (in)
• stanches
• stays
• ruins
• destroys
• dissolves
• kills
• snuffs
• abolishes
• demolishes
• scuttles
• annuls

Dissimilar Words

• continues
• carries on
• runs on
• advances
• proceeds
• progresses
• drives
• stirs
• follows through (with)
• keeps up
• impels
• propels
• actuates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stems

Suckering can begin as ash trees become stressed by borers and produce small leafy stems near their base. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Next, place stems in a container with a little water in a cool place before using them in an arrangement. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

This issue stems not from a lack of compassion from parents or health care professionals, but from systemic failures. — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026

That growth stems not just from easier access, but a reinforcing cycle, where improved hardware and more capable models advance together. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Next, place the cut stems in a basket, ensuring they are not crushed or damaged. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

From there, the tension stems not from an unending well of sustained suspense but from the shrapnel-like feeling of worry that comes from enduring too many uncomfortable misunderstandings at once. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026

According to school officials, the change stems largely from concerns raised by the school system’s insurance carrier regarding the safety of continuing the overnight residential program. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2026