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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
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Doro Wat, a traditional Ethiopian chicken stew, slow cooked with berbere spices, onions, and served with injera.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Molly Lambert, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
This restaurant is daringly authentic, even if a dish (like Colombian stewed chicken legs on my voyage) is humble rather than Instagram-worthy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Tun Lahmajo in Burbank takes its name from Armenia’s national flatbread, with a menu that also delves into homestyle roasts and herb stews and a range of terrific khachapuris.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Doro Wat, a traditional Ethiopian chicken stew, slow cooked with berbere spices, onions, and served with injera.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Verb
Later on, Alamo seems to stew over that latter insult as opposed to the racial slur, which seems slightly unbelievable, especially since a white man wrote the script.
—Molly Lambert, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
This restaurant is daringly authentic, even if a dish (like Colombian stewed chicken legs on my voyage) is humble rather than Instagram-worthy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
Noun
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Among them was a Washington think tank that caused a stir recently with a paper that proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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After Bo Nix’s follow-up ankle procedure caused quite the stir in recent weeks, Payton said Nix could still end up throwing in minicamp later in June.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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And the team's beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant, paid tribute to Whitney Houston during a halftime show that included a medley of song, dance and and other hijinx that the elephant has gone viral for.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Each blend is designed and labeled to meet a specific need by blending a medley of vitamins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The production, featuring music and lyrics by Sheik, will open at a new Chelsea neighborhood venue called The Night Egg, named after a French brothel in the Japanese novel.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Pirates and brothels and casinos once set up camp in Fernandina Beach, the island's harbor town, and even Prohibition didn't shut down the town saloon.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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For a final option, boil a mixture of 1 quart of water with 2 to 3 tablespoons of cream of tartar, lemon juice, or vinegar for 5 to 10 minutes.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Yet with the tool’s skyrocketing popularity, some experts worry about potential hallucinations or incomplete answers, the potential for doctors’ critical thinking skills to erode and more.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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No need to worry about fitting them in your personal item either, as most of their products can be easily stored in accompanying travel bags or deflated to take up less room.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Sauna in Finland seems to be a whole event, not just a quick sweat.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Keep scrolling below for more pairs of comfortable summer travel pants, including cozy sweats and casual capri pants under $30.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The incident wasn’t the first time Nixon caused a commotion on the House floor over redistricting.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The employees will either be able to reach out to the culprit to quiet things down, or could transfer you to another room if the commotion doesn’t quit.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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