stemmed

[stemd] / stɛmd /

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come from v.
prevent, stop v.

VERB

come from

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise derive emanate

STRONG

develop flow head issue originate proceed rise spring

WEAK

be bred be brought about be caused be generated

Antonyms

STRONG

cease decrease end halt lessen repress stop

WEAK

abet aid cause encourage help

VERB

prevent, stop

Synonyms

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contain curb hinder resist restrain withstand

STRONG

arrest check control dam oppose stay

WEAK

bring to a standstill hold back

Antonyms

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aid assist encourage help

STRONG

let go liberate release

WEAK

abet cause

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stemmed

Cook told analysts the constraints stemmed from unexpectedly strong demand for the iPhone and Mac.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

The decline in June stemmed from falling oil prices after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a tenuous truce to hold peace talks.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

The CDC said epidemiologic data continued to show the outbreak stemmed from the consumption of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The fight over finances allegedly stemmed from a January 2025 car crash.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Their perplexity stemmed from two related and equally perplexing phenomena.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik