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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
Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
My husband had never had a dosa, which is a crisp crepe, rolled into a giant cone and served with sambar, a lentil stew, and coconut chutney for dipping.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
So, how close is Cruz to realizing his full potential?
McCutchen, a 17-year veteran who turns 39 in October, stewed on the question.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Noun
This dish, like many stews, is even better the next day, reheated.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
My husband had never had a dosa, which is a crisp crepe, rolled into a giant cone and served with sambar, a lentil stew, and coconut chutney for dipping.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Verb
The nose is fruity and aromatic, showcasing stewed and roasted stone fruits, particularly nectarine and dried apricot, fig jam, and lavender potpourri.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
So, how close is Cruz to realizing his full potential?
McCutchen, a 17-year veteran who turns 39 in October, stewed on the question.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
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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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Later on, Zegler caused a stir with politically divisive social media posts about the 2024 presidential election.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Ohtani’s return to pitching caused a stir around Chavez Ravine.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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One major selling point, according to a SELF tester, is that this medley doesn’t skimp on the chocolate chunks.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 June 2025
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Dudley, who won an Academy prize for her work on The Full Monty, took to the stage to perform a medley of her work, including Poldark and Jeeves and Wooster.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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De facto prostitution zones and pop-up brothels would depress real estate values and increase the strain on our overburdened city already grappling with affordability and quality-of-life issues.—
Sonia Ossorio,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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One of the houses was secretly operating as a brothel.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Bultman felt the Predators needed a center with this pick, boiled the debate down to Martin and Boston College’s James Hagens, and, nodding to Pronman’s comment on the buzz around Martin, went with the hard-nosed pivot from the Soo as his prediction.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Tiny dumplings made with egg, flour and potatoes, deftly rolled off a fork, boiled, then smothered with tomato sauce and grated Parmesan.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Verb
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After studies had linked chronic exposure to high levels of mercury found in fish and whale blubber to developmental delays, scientists began to worry about the element’s effects on the young brain.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Especially considering that defenses would also have to worry about DK Metcalf on the other side of the field. Also read: Commanders Owner Pays Steep Investment in Jayden Daniels As of now, there have been no signs that McLaurin's holdout is going to end with the Commanders trading him.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Sure, a high-intensity sweat session can make your heart pump harder, your breath quicken, and may even cause a burning-like feeling in your lungs and chest.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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By the end of the night, the whole team was dripping in sweat and covered in blisters, their pantyhose ripped from their high kicks.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Noem stopped speaking for a brief moment during the commotion, then immediately continued.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Press became aware of West’s presence when there was a loud commotion outside the courtroom and a figure in a white-on-white denim outfit was spotted entering the public entrance at the 500 Pearl Street Courthouse.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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