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The stalk supporting a fruit, flower, or leaf, and attaching it to a larger branch, twig, or stalk

The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean

The front part of a vessel

A horizontal, underground stem of some plants that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes

The leaves, stems, and shoots of a plant

A long, narrow part or section forming the handle of an object

Meat from that part of an animal

Shaft around which wheels rotate

Something that is part of a whole

The hollow stem of these plants

The basic cause, source, or origin of something

To stop or restrict (the flow of something)

To forcibly put an end to

To cause to come to a stop or end

(of liquid) To flow from

To try to prevent by action or argument

To use as a basis for

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Noun

The stalk supporting a fruit, flower, or leaf, and attaching it to a larger branch, twig, or stalk

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“I watched one bee make a bad landing, slip off, fall backwards, bounce off a branch in the stem of the flower, and land on her back on the ground.”

Noun

The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean

“What really hurts is if they lay eggs on the ground under the plant or on the stem at ground level.”

Noun

The front part of a vessel

Noun

A horizontal, underground stem of some plants that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes

underground stem

Noun

The leaves, stems, and shoots of a plant

Noun

A long, narrow part or section forming the handle of an object

circuit breaker

Noun

Meat from that part of an animal

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Noun

Shaft around which wheels rotate

ball-and-socket

Noun

Something that is part of a whole

part and parcel

contributing factor

determining factor

representative piece

variable quantity

instrumentality

point of departure

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Noun

The hollow stem of these plants

chinless wonder

big girl's blouse

ineffective person

putty in someone's hands

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Noun

The basic cause, source, or origin of something

place of origin

rudimentary version

motivating force

impelling cause

whys and wherefores

the why and wherefore

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Verb

To stop or restrict (the flow of something)

bring to a standstill

keep under control

keep within bounds

keep the lid on

bring under control

stand in the way of

stem the flow of

put a spoke in someone's wheel

take the edge off

keep a tight rein on

tranquillize^UK

get in the way of

throw a spanner in the works

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

take the sting out

put the brakes on

get the better of

take the bite out

put a damper on

cramp one's style

come to a standstill

gain mastery over

bring to screeching halt

impose limits on

cramp someone's style

put the kibosh on

be a hindrance to

make less intense

tie someone's hands

place a limit on

gain control of

put half nelson on

throw cold water on

pour cold water on

give a hard time

keep at arm's length

keep from happening

anaesthetize^UK

put straitjacket on

throw monkey wrench in

keep feeling inside oneself

reduce the force of

strangle at birth

gain control over

keep control of

keep on a string

prevent from making progress

tie one's hands

keep tight rein on

bring into line

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

bring an end to

queer someone's pitch

throw a spoke in the wheel of

put the brakes on

take out of play

get bogged down

put at a disadvantage

slam on the brakes

place at a disadvantage

put a ceiling on

give disadvantage

bring to an end

lay down the law to someone

put out of commission

keep under wraps

keep within limits

take the heat off

defend yourself

find a solution to

find an answer to

draw the line on

reach a standstill

make it impossible for

make impossible

make it impracticable for

draw to a stand

make impracticable

break the habit of

act like a wet blanket

head off at pass

safeguard against

protect against

defend oneself against

resist the temptation to

take the pledge

give a wide berth to

go on the wagon

avoid doing something

have nothing to do with

take severe measures against

take stern measures against

come down on like a ton of bricks

come down heavily on

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“Hawass says global efforts to stem illicit trade in antiquities are starting to bear fruit.”

Verb

Come from

be brought about

be brought about by

come into existence

come into being

be consequent on

be set in motion

be a consequence of

have its origin

become apparent

have its origin in

be the result of

be subsequent to

have one's origin

have its origins

be brought on by

have one's foundations

make an appearance

manifest itself

enter into the picture

have as an ancestor

be a descendant of

have as a source

have its origins in

be a direct result

be traceable to

come into sight

come on the scene

first see the light of day

put in an appearance

arrive on the scene

become established

appear suddenly

appear unexpectedly

become manifest

present oneself

chance to happen

manifest oneself

heave into view

see the light of day

come to the fore

enter the picture

be brought into being

be brought to pass

be brought into existence

happen suddenly

appear abruptly

come forth suddenly

become entrenched

be the consequence

be a consequence

be here to stay

fall into place

take on character

become a reality

commence suddenly

be an effect of

make appearance

reach adulthood

become concrete

reveal yourself

put into effect

bring into being

come to the surface

come to the top

break the surface

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Verb

To forcibly put an end to

drive underground

bring to naught

throw cold water on

pour cold water on

gain mastery over

gain control over

put the kibosh on

bring to an end

put the stopper on

bring to a stop

bring to a halt

bring to a standstill

bring someone to their knees

bring to screeching halt

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

throw a spanner in the works

bring to a close

keep the lid on

wipe off the map

get under control

put a spoke in someone's wheel

get the better of

upset the applecart

stand in the way of

put the mockers on

take wind out of sails

wipe off the face of the earth

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Verb

To cause to come to a stop or end

bring to an end

bring to a stop

bring to a close

bring to a standstill

put the kibosh on

pull the plug on

blow the whistle on

bring to a halt

axe^UK

ax^US

bring to a conclusion

draw to a close

put out of action

put a period to

bring to an untimely end

put a stop to something

come to a close

come to a conclusion

knock something on the head

put the finishing touches to

bring down curtain

bring to fruition

set the seal on

put the stopper on

render powerless

tie up loose ends

come to the end

be through with

become obsolete

end its journey

stop in full flow

put out of business

bring to naught

bring someone to their knees

leave unfinished

bring to a premature end

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Verb

(of liquid) To flow from

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Verb

To try to prevent by action or argument

be in opposition to

refuse to accept

be in defiance of

lock horns with

struggle against

take a stand against

take issue with

take up arms against

put up a fight against

speak out against

set your face against

dig in your heels

make a stand against

bring to an end to

fly in the face of

stand up and be counted against

hold out against

campaign against

compete against

spare no effort

put up an argument

come to blows with

stand one's ground against

hold one's ground against

shoot full of holes

shoot down in flames

try to extinguish

not countenance

turn the tables

call in question

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Verb

To derive from

come into possession of

get your hands on

scrape together

possess oneself of

scratch together

succeed in finding

get possession of

beg borrow or steal

take possession of

take receipt of

get one's mitts on

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Verb

To use as a basis for

have its origin in

be dependent on

be conditional upon

be contingent on

be determined by

be established on

be controlled by

be resultant from

be supported by

be connected with

be influenced by

be conditional on

be in the power of

be subordinate to

be in control of

have recourse to

be unable to manage without

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