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The stalk of a fruit, flower, or leaf that is attached to a larger branch

The main body or trunk of a tree, plant or shrub

A side shoot or branch on a plant

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

Shaft around which wheels rotate

Something that is part of a whole

The basic cause, source, or origin of something

That which forms the basis or fundament of something

To stop or restrict the flow or progress of

To arise or be derived from

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 of a fruit, flower, or leaf that is attached to a larger branch

“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 trunk of a tree, plant or shrub

“The woman leaned her head back against the large stem of the tree and took a few slow breaths.”

Noun

A side shoot or branch on a plant

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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

Shaft around which wheels rotate

Noun

Something that is part of a whole

part and parcel

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Noun

The basic cause, source, or origin of something

place of origin

motivating force

impelling cause

whys and wherefores

the why and wherefore

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Noun

That which forms the basis or fundament of something

first principle

point of departure

important element

vital component

fundamental aspect

crucial element

critical detail

important consideration

basic ingredient

fundamental principle

fundamental point

main ingredient

principal element

principal constituent

chief ingredient

important thing

meat and potatoes

sum and substance

heart of the matter

name of the game

foundation stone

first principles

basic principles

chief constituent

guiding principle

solid foundation

intuitive approach

simple approach

central component

crux of the matter

defining characteristic

essential element

essential feature

organization^US

firm foundation

indispensable content

what it's all about

organisation^UK

sound foundation

strong foundation

broad foundation

fundamental nature

personification

exemplification

intrinsic nature

fundamental quality

basic characteristic

most important part

centre of attention^UK

center of attention^US

primary element

be-all and end-all

animating spirit

important point

general picture

nature of the beast

formularization

main ingredients

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Verb

To stop or restrict the flow or progress of

bring to a standstill

keep under control

keep within bounds

keep the lid on

bring under control

make less active

get under control

put a damper on

take the edge off

stand in the way of

stem the flow of

put a spoke in someone's wheel

keep a tight rein on

throw a spanner in the works

get in the way of

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

get the better of

put the brakes on

cramp one's style

gain mastery over

bring to screeching halt

tranquillise^UK

impose limits on

cramp someone's style

be a hindrance to

place a limit on

gain control of

put half nelson on

give a hard time

keep at arm's length

keep from happening

tie someone's hands

put straitjacket on

throw monkey wrench in

keep feeling inside oneself

gain control over

keep control of

keep tight rein on

keep on a string

prevent from making progress

queer someone's pitch

throw a spoke in the wheel of

bring into line

put at a disadvantage

put the brakes on

take out of play

place at a disadvantage

get bogged down

bring an end to

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

give disadvantage

head off at pass

put out of commission

put a ceiling on

lay down the law to someone

tie one's hands

keep under wraps

throw cold water on

pour cold water on

find a solution to

find an answer to

keep within limits

draw the line on

provide against

make it impossible for

make it impracticable for

make impossible

beat someone to the draw

beat someone to the punch

beat someone to it

make impracticable

steal a march on

put the kibosh on

break the habit of

safeguard against

defend oneself against

protect against

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

To arise or be derived from

be brought about

be derived from

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

manifest itself

enter into the picture

make an appearance

have one's foundations

have as an ancestor

be a descendant of

be a direct result

have as a source

have its origins in

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

appear abruptly

come forth suddenly

happen suddenly

become entrenched

be the consequence

be a consequence

commence suddenly

be here to stay

fall into place

take on character

become a reality

make appearance

be an effect of

reach adulthood

put into effect

bring into being

come to the surface

come to the top

break the surface

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“A major change that will stem from becoming a multi-party system will be the shifting of the political ground.”

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 someone to their knees

bring to an end

bring under the yoke

put the squeeze on

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

throw a spanner in the works

wipe off the map

wipe off the face of the earth

put the stopper on

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

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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

bring to an untimely end

draw to a close

put out of action

put a period to

come to the end

be through with

put a stop to something

knock something on the head

put the finishing touches to

come to a close

come to a conclusion

bring down curtain

bring to fruition

set the seal on

put the stopper on

render powerless

tie up loose ends

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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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

hold out against

hold one's ground against

stand up and be counted against

stand one's ground against

campaign against

compete against

spare no effort

put up an argument

shoot down in flames

shoot full of holes

bear up against

persevere in the face of

prevail against

stand up against

stand firm against

hold your ground

stand your ground

go the distance against

hold the line against

sit and take it

put up struggle

call in question

not countenance

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To derive from

come into contact with

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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