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stems

verb

present tense third-person singular of stem

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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 stems Suckering can begin as ash trees become stressed by borers and produce small leafy stems near their base. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 Next, place stems in a container with a little water in a cool place before using them in an arrangement. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 This issue stems not from a lack of compassion from parents or health care professionals, but from systemic failures. — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026 That growth stems not just from easier access, but a reinforcing cycle, where improved hardware and more capable models advance together. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Next, place the cut stems in a basket, ensuring they are not crushed or damaged. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 From there, the tension stems not from an unending well of sustained suspense but from the shrapnel-like feeling of worry that comes from enduring too many uncomfortable misunderstandings at once. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026 According to school officials, the change stems largely from concerns raised by the school system’s insurance carrier regarding the safety of continuing the overnight residential program. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2026

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Verb

If communication is lost, the dive ends until the problem can be corrected.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Williamson’s victory ends his time on the bench after four terms.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of ends

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The continuing resolution delays the prohibition on hemp products from November 12 until December 11, giving lawmakers time to regulate the popular consumer products instead of prohibiting them outright.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Cellphone use before bed delays the natural drop in cortisol that teenagers need to fall asleep, according to Alice Hoagland, PhD, director of the Insomnia Clinic at the Rochester Regional Sleep Disorder Center.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of delays

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The architects seriously underestimated the necessary square footage for a comfortable shower stall, but for anyone hunting for an intimate, upscale hotel, the search stops here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
When employees help decide how AI fits into their workflows, adoption stops being compliance and becomes ownership.

— Ayaskant Sarangi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of stops

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If shipping through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea halts, the world could face more economic pain.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 July 2026
The robot immediately responds to the interruption and halts the operation, illustrating Unitree’s focus on continuous human-robot interaction and dynamic task adaptation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Definition of halts

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There is no statewide law banning dogs from riding in a vehicle, but an unrestrained pet that blocks your view or climbs into your lap can lead to a reckless driving citation.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Solar eclipse watchers have for centuries vividly described an eerie phenomenon known as shadow bands that appears just before and after totality — the period when the moon completely blocks the sun’s light and the sky goes dark.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of blocks

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Because the Blackbird is a brand-new concept and design project, physical customer production and track testing will not scale up until the Venom F5 program concludes around 2028.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Unlike The Bachelor franchise, which often concludes with an engagement, Harry and Amber actually get married.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026

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