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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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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
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
They can be used in many dishes, including salads, soups, stews, casseroles, and more.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
They can be eaten raw or stir-fried, roasted, or added to soups or stews.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Frozen onions are best used in cooked recipes like soups and stews, pastas, and casseroles; no need to thaw.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
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
They can be used in many dishes, including salads, soups, stews, casseroles, and more.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
They can be eaten raw or stir-fried, roasted, or added to soups or stews.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Frozen onions are best used in cooked recipes like soups and stews, pastas, and casseroles; no need to thaw.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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
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The night before the Wolverines played Saint Louis, May tossed on his sweats and was making his way through the team hotel hallway to watch some film.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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How the Horns held off the Wolfpack Anyone who has watched the Longhorns are painfully aware of the palpitations and hoop sweats that come with this group.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Commercial airplanes cruise at speeds of up to 600 miles per hour (521 knots) at altitudes between 30,000 and 42,000 feet, levels which are specifically selected to reduce disturbances.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Speedwell is tolerant of different growing conditions and comes in groundcover varieties as well as taller, upright varieties.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lean tuna varieties offer an advantage in terms of protein content.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the 1830s, for example, thirty-four percent of brothels were within three blocks of a theater.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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The 1893 silver crash and the following regional depression left the area in decline, turning it into skid row with brothels, speakeasies, pawn shops and widespread crime.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Northern Wisconsin roads break up in spring, when frost literally boils out of the ground.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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The southern gothic The Heart, She Holler takes the convoluted elements of a soap opera — torrid affairs, small-town corruption, arbitrary plot twists — and boils them down alongside a heavy dose of gross-out surrealism to fit into 11-minute installments.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wade reportedly worries audiences may think her performances are imitating an idea Swift created due to the 14-time Grammy Award winning singer’s enormous popularity.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Much of what the farms sell is on contract with prices already set, which means those costs will have to be absorbed for now, said Parra, who worries many state crops could see lower sales as prices eventually rise in markets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a time and a place for a laborious chili recipe with upwards of 30 ingredients that simmers all day long.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Black lives don’t matter in Warwick Thornton’s fiercely original outback Western Wolfram, a surprisingly emotional genre piece that simmers with menace and doesn’t let up until the bloody finale.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Stews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stews. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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