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adjective

ˈstüd How to pronounce stewed (audio)
Definition of stewednext
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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stewed

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verb

past tense of stew
1
as in boiled
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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2
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
Verb
They're stewed into a flavorful dish and served over rice. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 The same applies to leeks poached in white wine or green beans stewed with bacon. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026 The Pistons watched tape and stewed for two days. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 This restaurant is daringly authentic, even if a dish (like Colombian stewed chicken legs on my voyage) is humble rather than Instagram-worthy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stewed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewed
  1. fried
  2. boiled
  3. worried
  4. drunk
  5. fretted
  6. drunken
  7. wet
  8. wasted
Adjective
  • But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of fried
Verb
  • The shepherd observed as Underwood boiled and stirred and filtered his brew.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of boiled
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  • Another common source of opposition, identified in a 2021 feasibility study, came from community groups worried the cameras would be used to surveil and criminalize marginalized groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since early last year as investors worried that higher energy prices could drive up overall inflation.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • The victims’ families believe Trost, who had been returning from a restaurant when the crash occurred, was drunk at the time.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • These days, noisy, drunk, barely dressed visitors holiday hard in condos that have been converted into vacation rentals.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of drunk
Verb
  • Still, shares of Alphabet fell 3% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, as investors fretted about the company’s rising capital expenditures (up to $205 billion in 2026 spending) and fierce competition facing its Gemini family of AI models.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • That’s a relief to Hollywood, which fretted that the pandemic had hampered Gen Z from developing a taste for going to the movies.
    — Kelenna Onukwugha, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026
Definition of fretted
Adjective
  • On the side of the highway, the night is a cacophony of blaring horns and the shouts of drunken men.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Known as Hangover Noodles, the restaurant serves dishes from a diverse array of Southeast Asian cuisines, from curry and stir-fry to drunken noodles and pho, according to its website.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • Perhaps Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources’s technology that turns wet coffee grounds into biofuel comparable to anthracite charcoal can help in the fuel aspect.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
    — Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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