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

Porcini mushrooms are used in pasta dishes, risottos, sauces, soups, casseroles, and stews. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 Soup Turmeric can be added to a range of savory soups and stews for extra flavor, including lentil, butternut squash, bone broth, or chicken soups. —

Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026 Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026 Simmer natural cheese rinds in broths, sauces, or stews to create depth and umami without overpowering dishes. —

Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026 The thick blue-green leaves have a taste and texture similar to cabbage and are cooked in a variety of ways as side dishes and in soups and stews. —

Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Chefs take inspiration from traditional Alentejo cuisine with delicious, deceptively simple dishes, with standouts including green gazpachos, cozido stews, and baked river trout. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026 Childhood memories tied to food For Tedla, stews like Doro Wot are closely associated with her memories of holiday meals growing up. —

Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 Add them to omelets, blend them into smoothies, make big salads, stir-fry them, add them to soups or stews, or make snacks like kale chips. —

Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Apr. 2026

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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

The immediate aftermath of a split tends to be less clear, a hazy maelstrom that can involve medicinal tubs of ice cream, insomnia by way of intrusive thoughts, and an aversion to wearing anything other than sweats.

— Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.

— Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026