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

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

Thick leaves and stems store water to sustain the plant during long periods without rain. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 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

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

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