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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
Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
As the soup and stew season fades, many people begin to crave lighter, fresher dishes that highlight spring produce and flavors such as lemons and asparagus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Why Tagines Taste Different From Stews A traditional Moroccan tagine is slowly braised, not stewed.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The arrival of spring means putting heavy winter stews on the back burner—so to speak—and turning to fresh seasonal ingredients.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
As the soup and stew season fades, many people begin to crave lighter, fresher dishes that highlight spring produce and flavors such as lemons and asparagus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
After nine episodes spent stewing in suspicion, the CBS legal drama has released the tension from one of its biggest secrets and forced Julian into action.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Why Tagines Taste Different From Stews A traditional Moroccan tagine is slowly braised, not stewed.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 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
Noun
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Simply gather all the ingredients, pile everything into your slow cooker, stir, and set.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The public-private project has caused a stir in Charlestown.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For their meal, the couple enjoyed steak and a medley of seafood, including lobster, sea bass, oysters, clams, and shrimp.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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For the elder millennials, the bittersweet spot was the medleys of older Kanye cuts released from 2004 to 2016 (think The College Dropout to The Life of Pablo).—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was found unconscious at a brothel in Nevada and was rushed to the hospital.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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That October while waiting for final legal approval, Odom suffered a near-fatal drug overdose at the Love Ranch brothel in Las Vegas.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This means water from the tap should be boiled for at least five minutes before drinking.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This makes our reality boil and bubble!—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Murray worries about upholding his best friend’s wishes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other deals include a sleek pair of wide-leg sweats for $30, and these stylish, on-trend track pants marked down to just $26.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Three Steps, No More Cleanser A gentle face wash removes oil and sweat from overnight without stripping your skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This decision to stop progress on Be Fri came in late 2023, months after Toy Story prequel movie Lightyear was a box office misfire in light of right-wing pundits causing commotion over its same-gender kiss.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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The high-gloss finish of each nail also deserves some commotion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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