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

The biggest news to come out of two film festivals this week stemmed from documentaries about tech moguls gone bad.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

The first minister said much of the history of the last 25 years "stemmed from that event".

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

As Malloy saw it, all his troubles stemmed from the one fight in which he took a dive.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt