as in delaying
to stop the progress or spread of (something)
efforts to stem the dramatic decline of an endangered species
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Recent Examples of stemming
The role is especially exciting for Momoa for a reason stemming back to his childhood.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Higher electricity costs could dog incumbents Rising electricity rates stemming partially from data centers could spell trouble for the toss-up district Republicans as the politicians attempt to run on an affordability agenda against the backdrop of the Iran war.
—Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, Pasteur was primarily interested in stemming wine and beer spoilage but, in time, pasteurization would be used for milk and other products.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Iranian officials initially imposed a partial blockade on ships through the strait as a retaliatory measure against the US-Israeli military campaign, stemming trade through the crucial waterway and sending global oil prices soaring.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Bondi’s departure follows months of mounting pressure stemming largely from her handling of DOJ’s files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, which became a constant thorn in her side.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But trying is worth it, for both patients and stemming the rise of antibiotic resistance, says Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, a researcher at the Rwanda Biomedical Center and study co-author.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Like other hardware manufacturers, Apple is contending with surging memory-chip prices — a problem stemming in part from suppliers prioritizing lucrative artificial intelligence data centers over consumer applications.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Those accords came about in part because those countries saw working with Israel and the United States as the most effective means of stemming Iran’s hostile adventurism.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Higher electricity costs could dog incumbents Rising electricity rates stemming partially from data centers could spell trouble for the toss-up district Republicans as the politicians attempt to run on an affordability agenda against the backdrop of the Iran war.
—Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, Pasteur was primarily interested in stemming wine and beer spoilage but, in time, pasteurization would be used for milk and other products.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Iranian officials initially imposed a partial blockade on ships through the strait as a retaliatory measure against the US-Israeli military campaign, stemming trade through the crucial waterway and sending global oil prices soaring.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Bondi’s departure follows months of mounting pressure stemming largely from her handling of DOJ’s files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, which became a constant thorn in her side.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But trying is worth it, for both patients and stemming the rise of antibiotic resistance, says Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, a researcher at the Rwanda Biomedical Center and study co-author.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Like other hardware manufacturers, Apple is contending with surging memory-chip prices — a problem stemming in part from suppliers prioritizing lucrative artificial intelligence data centers over consumer applications.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Those accords came about in part because those countries saw working with Israel and the United States as the most effective means of stemming Iran’s hostile adventurism.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stemming
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If there are no seats, there’ll be no place to put sick passengers and the train will have to stay in the station, delaying the system.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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From stunting and weakening plant growth to delaying flower production, these 1/10th-inch-long pests can wreak havoc.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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The state takeover quickly killed momentum for the 836 extension, with GMX administrators halting a program to acquire land along the planned route.—
Douglas Hanks
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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In Maryland, a judge has granted a preliminary injunction halting construction activities at a Williamsport warehouse while a lawsuit is heard.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Bussi got the nod after stopping 18 of 19 shots in relief of Andersen in Game 3 in the third period and two overtimes.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Afterward, locals recommend stopping at Lake Hollywood Park for fresh fruit topped with Tajín and chamoy.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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That James left Northeast Ohio without ending Cleveland’s excruciating championship drought—the city hadn’t won a major pro sports title since 1964—added to the furor.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Like Danault, wingers Corey Perry and Warren Foegele were also dealt for draft picks, while Fiala and Kuzmenko sustained season-ending injuries in February.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The authors disagreed with that earlier assessment, concluding that the bone marks were more consistent with whittling using a sharp implement.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The House narrowly voted yesterday to allocate roughly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, concluding a 115-day standoff over immigration policy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Protests outside the gates have shown activists pummeling cars, impeding the exits and in some cases getting hurled out of the way after collisions with vehicles attempting to speed away from the violent activists.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Over the years, the number of cars parking near the bridge — often illegally, sometimes impeding emergency vehicles — has risen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secertary of State Shirley Weber filed a lawsuit on Friday aimed at blocking a Shasta County ballot initiative that would set up a range of new voting rules.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The bill would require an assessment of figures blocking humanitarian aid delivery, extend the authorization for the vacant Special Envoy to Sudan position, and direct the State Department to designate the Rapid Support Forces as a group for sanctions.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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This structural debt was hindering basic operations and the company’s ability to serve customers, especially as clients’ technology needs evolve.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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There are reports that China may have provided Iran with access to its BeiDou satellite navigation system, significantly improving the accuracy of Iran’s missiles and drones and hindering any effort to jam or spoof them.—
Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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“Stemming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stemming. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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