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

Notable Much of the community-level pushback to data centers stems not only from energy concerns, but from mistrust of large corporations and a fear that small towns will get a bad deal, journalist Jasmine Sun wrote last month. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

First, the recent surge in European inflation stems largely from supply-side energy factors. — CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Perfect for dining table centerpieces, entryway consoles, kitchen islands, and bathroom displays, these vibrant artificial eucalyptus stems come ready in a chic glass vessel for on-the-fly decorating. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Simply remove only the oldest stems that are no longer productive. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Critics have said the size of the gap stems in large part from Connecticut’s lack of investment in special education, which is meant to reduce those disparities as much as possible. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

The affordability issue stems more from the fact that wages have not kept pace with cost of living increases over those 20 years. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The misconception stems in part from how psychiatric medication is discussed publicly. — Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

Rake out the dead leaves and stems and bag them for disposal. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026