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stem from

VERB
begin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear come out commence emerge enter happen occur rise set take off
STRONG
arise bud dawn emanate germinate originate sail spring sprout
WEAK
be born come forth come into existence crop up derive from get going get show on road get under way grow out of issue forth kick off make tick proceed from result from send off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complete disappear end finish hide leave stop
STRONG
die shrink
WEAK
conclude consummate
VERB
derive from
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emanate originate
WEAK
descend flow head issue proceed rise spring from

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Menefee has said he supports regulating the crypto industry rather than fighting it, and that the differing perspectives between him and Green stem from a generational divide.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Changes in population totals stem from three factors: domestic moves, international migration, and the balance of births and deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Because cats often share the same environments as their owners, researchers believe some cancer risks could stem from common environmental exposures.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

One expert said it’s possible that the delay in the rollout of the order could stem from the administration not consulting more extensively with AI companies.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

They stem from the ignorance of the rider.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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