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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
CBS News, 4 June 2026
Get the Ghana-style Jollof rice with chicken, plantains and tomato stew ($16).
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
They're stewed into a flavorful dish and served over rice.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Noun
Makki, 47, who cooks Lebanese dishes like couscous stews and traditional kibbeh balls in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights, immigrated to Michigan in 1990.
—CBS News, 4 June 2026
Get the Ghana-style Jollof rice with chicken, plantains and tomato stew ($16).
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Verb
Offerings included salmon in mustard sauce, lobster in tomato soup, and stewed seasonal vegetables, The New York Times reported.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
They're stewed into a flavorful dish and served over rice.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
Noun
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Rhodes celebrated with the crowd at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, while Gunther walked back up the entrance ramp in a huff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 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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Ukraine’s kit at Euro 2020 also caused a stir because part of its design featured an outline of the country that included Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014 but still widely recognised as part of Ukraine.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The expulsion of five diabetes experts from the American Diabetes Association meeting in New Orleans earlier this week caused quite a stir.—
Alex Hogan,
STAT,
12 June 2026
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Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.—
Emily Dentinger,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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The Colombian rapper was there performing a medley of his hits at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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In an effort to increase business, the upstairs storage room was converted into a brothel.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Kono’s statement acknowledging military coercion of women into front-line brothels paved the way for broader wartime remorse in 1995 and reshaped Japan’s relations with Asian neighbors.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In the meantime, boil a kettle of water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Use kosher salt when seasoning, roasting, brining, pickling, baking, or even just boiling water for your favorite pasta recipe.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Looking to be quite aggressive in a football sense and always looking for the solution and what can happen instead of worrying about what the problem is.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Many have worried that the trend toward more historic, modern, and established art is leaving contemporary artists in the dust, but by the sounds of it yesterday, dealers confirmed strong interest in the latter category, with broader sales made across their program.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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There will be blood, sweat and tears on players’ soccer jerseys at the World Cup — and plenty of deeper cultural and historical meaning too.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The one win on the Twins was pretty sweat-free and no issues.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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By this time, multiple police officers had arrived on the scene, according to a convenience store clerk who witnessed the commotion outside.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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