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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 brothel
a building in which prostitutes are available a red-light district full of down and dirty stews

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verb

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as in to boil
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam stew the chicken till tender, and then remove the meat from the bones

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Recent Examples of stew
Noun
Nic feels the same way — when Lara convenes the stews and Nate convenes the deckies for a pre-charter talk, both departments talk more about Marina and Nic’s kiss than work. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025 It is used for roasting, sauteing, barbecuing and thickening stews, but also to season cast iron and as a traditional ingredient in soap and candles. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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The premise requires both actors not just to showcase a fiery vulnerability, but to stew in these feelings for extended periods, which benefits from Nabulsi’s straightforward, no-frills presentation. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025 Add lemon quarters to stew pan along with ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and cinnamon. Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
Noun
  • The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.
    Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Noun
  • No playoff rotational decision caused a stir quite like Redick’s bold Game 4 move.
    Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • The company, which started in 2015 and sells itself as a meal kit service, is actually closer to an online grocery store than a place that’s going to send you half an onion wrapped in plastic and a tiny baggy of cumin to make some so-so black bean tacos or a random stir fry.
    Carina Finn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • Progress and a medley of LLCs registered to its legal address control thousands of homes across Tarrant County, a small yet meaningful chunk of the company’s national single family rental empire.
    Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
  • Another medley found stars gathering a tribute to Keith Urban, who received the ACM Triple Crown Award.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 9 May 2025
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  • But Lawrence reminds her that the brothel is in full lockdown following her and Moira’s murder of a guardian.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Elevated, or maybe lowered: lowered to the tavern, the dungeon, the brothel.
    Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In the summer, Nichols’s grandmother would boil plants from her garden in a large pot to make herbal medicine.
    Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
  • Following tradition for the upcoming conclave, nuns will prepare local food such as lamb skewers, spaghetti, and boiled vegetables for cardinals.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 May 2025
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  • Long term, some economists worry the back-and-forth on tariffs could strain relationships between the U.S. and its trading partners.
    Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • Patients worry about losing health care Summer Neal, 31, relies on a lot of medications to keep her healthy.
    Alexandra Olgin, NPR, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • If the high costs of repair and maintenance scare you and the thought of DIY-ing anything on your car gives you anxious sweats, fear not.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2025
  • Mexican soldiers wearing gas masks and white Hazmat suits smash through the remaining equipment in sweltering 96-degree Fahrenheit heat, stopping occasionally to mop up sweat pouring from their faces.
    Isobel Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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  • An employee at a Mercedes-Benz overflow lot, who did not want to be named, heard the rapid gunfire and raced to the commotion to see what was going on.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Chateau Elan’s allure may come from its stunning grounds and impressive wine roster, but there’s a creative commotion happening in the kitchens.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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