STEWS Synonyms: 238 Similar and Opposite Words

stews 1 of 2

noun

plural of stew

as in sweats

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 disturbances

a state of noisy, confused activity the audience went into a stew when the evacuation order was announced

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as in varieties

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 brothels

a building in which prostitutes are available a red-light district full of down and dirty stews

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stews

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stew

as in boils

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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as in worries

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 stews

Noun

After hours, food can be ordered in-room, and ranges from quiches to terrines to comforting stews. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 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 It is also used in such items as jollof fonio, salads, porridge, stews, candy, beer, and other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026 Leaves are used to flavor meat, soups, and stews and may also be added to salsas or steeped in hot water for tea. —

Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026 That is it for Elena, who marches out of the galley and up the Katina’s many levels, storming past wide-eyed stews and unsuspecting guests, ignoring the fact that service has basically already started, in order to reach Jason on the sundeck. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026 So glad to see the produce aisles and farmers’ market bins busting out with green after a long winter of monochromatic offerings of beige braises and beefy brown stews. —

Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026 How To Harvest Dill Seeds Dill seeds can be used to make pickles, spice blends, stews, and more. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026 While Ireland favors hearty stews and savory pies guaranteed to stick to your ribs during dreary winter months, both destinations highlight locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and fresh seafood. —

Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026

Verb

Other cast members include sous chef Alesia Harris, who returned from Season 3, stews Jenna Woudberg and Joe Caron, deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici, and deck/stew Mike Durrant. —

Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2026 Droves of Amazon shoppers are also going after this Crock-Pot lunchbox that makes reheating winter soups and stews a breeze at work, as well as this Lego poinsettia that serves as a fun, interactive gift and transforms into decor once it’s built. —

Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 They are joined by new crew stews Joe Caron and Jenna Woudberg, deck/stew Mike Durrant, and deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici. —

Peter White, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025 Now Zelensky arrives less as a supplicant and more like a friend and partner, while Russian President Vladimir Putin stews in the Kremlin, frozen—for the moment—from the diplomatic conversations. —

Tom Nagorski, Time, 16 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stews

Noun

Meanwhile, the Grapent Capri Pants feel like sweats, but are dressy enough to pair with linen blouses and other nice tops; and they’re now marked down to $29.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Wearing sweats outside the house is officially acceptable (at least to us) thanks to this lightly slouchy and luxuriously soft pair.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026