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as in huff
a state of nervous or irritated concern
many in town are in a stew about the proposed plan to close at least one of the elementary schools
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as in stir
a state of noisy, confused activity
the audience went into a stew when the evacuation order was announced
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as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the documentary looks at the stew of conspiracy theories inspired by the assassination
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as in brothel
a building in which prostitutes are available
a red-light district full of down and dirty stews
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as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
stop stewing over that game and just try to do better next time
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Recent Examples of stew
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Whip up hearty soups, stews and other recipes this winter with this extra-large slow cooker.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
The turning point came in the 85th minute when Wilfried Zaha stepped for a penalty kick and buried it into the back left corner of the goal, sending a rocket of noise through the stadium and waking up a crowd that had been stewing for much of the match.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Leaky septic tanks and aging sewer pipes also contribute to the stew of summertime pollution.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Whip up hearty soups, stews and other recipes this winter with this extra-large slow cooker.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Verb
They're stewed into a flavorful dish and served over rice.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
The turning point came in the 85th minute when Wilfried Zaha stepped for a penalty kick and buried it into the back left corner of the goal, sending a rocket of noise through the stadium and waking up a crowd that had been stewing for much of the match.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The crane tariffs aren’t the only punitive USTR measures on China causing a stir.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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Late in the fourth quarter, Reese's actions caused a stir.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The stew usually has a tomato-and-barbecue-sauce base and includes a medley of vegetables and potatoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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So, Katz was, and continues to be, ahead of her time, offering a medley of individualized laser services (something that is still somewhat rare in combination) at a price that makes these often astronomical treatments relatively accessible.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The charging documents allege that back in January 2024 — more than a year before he was charged — Wan was arrested on suspicion of running the Iron Horse Parkway brothel and confessed.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Lucky for Luiz, the Gilpin County mountain town of Central City is ripe for brothel breakthroughs.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
20 June 2025
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Armenians boiled your parchment skin to make yellow umber for silk and wool.—
Peter Balakian,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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By crushing bones and boiling them to extract grease, Neanderthals tapped into a rich energy source, using techniques once thought to belong only to much later human groups.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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Buying back-to-school supplies can be challenging for families, so organizations and companies across Phoenix are hosting backpack and school supply giveaways to ensure that no student has to worry about being ready for the school year.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Still, some experts worry about using federal aid to fund such programs.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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Remember it with every drop of sweat, every rep, every cramped calf and every aching stride.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Between the wear-everywhere look of jeans and the cloudlike comfort of sweats, these pants are the ultimate warm-weather travel companion—and honestly, a year-round staple.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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The bus driver heard the commotion, pulled over and told everyone to get off.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Despite the commotion and all the onlookers, Monica does not recall anyone else trying to break up the altercation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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