as in fried
being under the influence of alcohol
it was clear from the caller's voice that she was fairly stewed
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as in worried
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 stewed
Jess Eng, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2022
Of the several bolani fillings Dunya offers, the most compelling, somehow, is a plain green spread of stewed leeks and scallions.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2022
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Fruit flavors taste stewed instead of fresh.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
And Pankhania’s favorite recipe is a tomato curry, a comfort dish thrown together in a rush with only stewed tomatoes, garlic and coriander.
—Jess Eng, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2022
Of the several bolani fillings Dunya offers, the most compelling, somehow, is a plain green spread of stewed leeks and scallions.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2022
Verb
Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Fruit flavors taste stewed instead of fresh.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewed
Adjective
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Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s no better time to make use of maple syrup than in late winter and early spring, when the trees are tapped and the sap is boiled and bottled throughout the Northeast and Canada.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now, for the first time since those Middle East tensions boiled, prices in Florida are dropping.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Concern increased nationwide, with animal rights activists worried the wolf would be injured in the wild or perhaps killed during his rescue.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, investors are worried fewer patients will seek care as Affordable Care Act subsidies phase out, or uncompensated care costs will rise.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those who are caught routinely speeding in school zones are not any less dangerous than those who drive drunk.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ward had previously spent two days in jail after suffocating her 2-month-old son while drunk and high.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And many, in a district in which more than 86% of students are low-income, fretted about feeding their kids.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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On a recent morning, Alexandre Joseph, 35, fretted about his family’s future in a loud voice, attracting the attention of passersby in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.—
Evens Sanon,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jaxon’s foster mother pleaded no contest in 2014 to felony child endangerment after drunken driving with her 1-year-old daughter in the back seat.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Screenwriter Jeremy Robbins sets up what appears to be a potential threat in a creepy kangaroo hunter (Matt Whelan) and his drunken mate (Rob Carlton), whose names alone, Diesel and Ripper, carry a hint of menace.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rain chances sit around 40%, meaning not all areas will see wet weather, but residents are advised to keep an umbrella handy.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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No doubling back, no wasted time zigzagging across the city.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Stewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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