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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewed
Adjective
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The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Dried khat leaves are also boiled to create a stimulant tea.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Next, they're boiled in a pot of hot water for 10 minutes, then are removed and left to cool so the seal can form.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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But local opposition has been rising too, with communities worried about the power and water demands of the centers, as well as any potential health effects.—
Asia Alexander,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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People who worried that recycling or reselling a device would compromise their data were 14% and 9% more likely to store it instead.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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And his father was a drunk and not a nice person.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Verb
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For months, Democrats publicly fretted that the fractured field of candidates could lead to a Republican-on-Republican runoff, locking the party out of the governor’s mansion for the first time in two decades.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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In his encyclical, Leo fretted about multiple ongoing wars, lamented the decline of multilateral coalitions and blasted arms industry profits as driving the conflicts.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the 1980s, the group was associated with hooliganism and rowdy, drunken behavior typical of European football culture at the time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Proctor was fired after the second trial concluded with Read’s acquittal on all charges save for drunken driving.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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El Niño typically brings wetter conditions to the Gulf Coast and Southeast and can set up a stormier, snowier pattern for parts of California in winter.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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