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

STRONGEST

contain curb hinder resist restrain withstand

STRONG

arrest check control dam oppose stay

WEAK

bring to a standstill hold back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist encourage help

STRONG

let go liberate release

WEAK

abet cause

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stemmed

In 2022, the shock stemmed from an EU policy decision to reduce reliance on Russian gas, which at the time provided 45 percent of the bloc's requirements, according to Schroer.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

One of the biggest punishments in NBA history initially stemmed, according to the report, from Robertson’s straightforward demand for extra money for Leonard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

The case stemmed from an assault allegation made to the police by one woman, Woman A, against another, Woman B, who then made a counter assault allegation, in 2018.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Near Darkness lurks a table laden with sugar-crusted fruit and an elaborately stemmed flute holding what looks like champagne.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Her voice was quiet and the stemmed rose over her eye was very dark.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison