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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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stew

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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
Bay leaves introduce an extra dimension to soups, stews, and roasts. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 While the menu offers savory selections like river trout and garlic soup, no visit is complete without sampling caldo gallego, a hearty stew that’s loaded with cabbage, white beans and pork. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Its menu, not yet finalized, will feature Nigerian pepper soup with turkey breast, red chili and olive oil, roast beef kebabs with black and red pepper and passata (uncooked tomato puree), along with whole fried and stewed fish. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025 The Nerazzurri have additional fixtures to stew over in the Coppa Italia and the Champions League. Brett Koremenos, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 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
  • This case is still causing a stir in international law, with people discussing expropriation and investor rights—issues that the Russian elite relegated to afterthoughts to protect political concerns.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Trump created a new stir on a related matter at Monday’s meeting.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The halftime show featured a medley of songs from the record, featuring cameos from Shaboozey and Malone, and continued on to garner 27 million U.S. viewers on Netflix.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Recipes like grain bowls, lentil salads or roasted vegetable medleys are now staples, easily adapted to satisfy various dietary restrictions.
    Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Wharton and Nick politely pass, but Lawrence – as the man of the hour – has no choice but to head to the brothel.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • But now all the food at the brothel is taste-tested.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • No need to dirty another pot, wait for water to boil, or do more dishes.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Bouillon is a word from the 17th century for a liquid to boil, usually offcuts of meat, but vegetables too, that make an inexpensive, hearty broth.
    BYAlex Ledsom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • According to Breen’s brother-in-law, Corey Feist, many people worried that any move to take care of their mental health could affect their jobs.
    Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Moran worries that Alvarado, a diabetic breast cancer survivor who suffers from high blood pressure and needs to eat and drink frequently, will have poor access to her medication in detention — or after deportation.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The mesh back won’t trap heat or sweat (unlike a typical ball cap).
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Dirt and sweat can dry and harden your gloves and soil the inside, defeating their purpose of protecting your hands.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • The man identified by authorities as Mutu is seen grabbing the girl’s arms and forcing them to her sides as neighbors responded to the commotion and confronted him.
    Diego Mendoza and Holly Yan, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The actress explains that after all that commotion, her son refused to walk home with shoes on.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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