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

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

Support individual stems with single bamboo stakes; multiple stems may benefit from a grow-through grid or tomato cage. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Court filings show the company’s financial strain stems largely from lease-guarantee exposure on defunct sister stores across the country. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

To encourage healthy blooms, Kemery says to pinch back aster stems by a third once or twice in early summer, which helps keep them bushy instead of tall. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Start by directing growth straight up the vertical supports until canes reach the top, then use horizontal training to guide stems laterally across the beams. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

The debate stems over a Federal Communications Commission action on June 29 that advanced the company’s plans, over the objection of California regulators, many residents and Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

The ‘College-Enrollment Death Spiral’ and College Athletics The merger of Ursuline and Gannon stems in part from the enrollment challenges that have become a focal point of higher ed administrators across the country. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

To keep the mani fruit inspired, the artist added cherries—stems and leaves included—to each nail. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026