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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
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
There are sandwiches, entrees, soups, and stews.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
They can also be mixed into soups and stews for a boost of nutrition.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Frozen onions are ideal for soup, stews, stir-fries, and casseroles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Fresh pumpkin, when seeded and sliced, can be roasted or added to stews, pastas, and casseroles.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Then complement it with a refreshing fattoush salad or one of our comforting homestyle stews, which reflect the heart of our kitchen.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Simmer stews in the 12-in-1 Instant Pot Slow Cooker, which is going for its lowest price all year.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
There are sandwiches, entrees, soups, and stews.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
They can also be mixed into soups and stews for a boost of nutrition.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Frozen onions are ideal for soup, stews, stir-fries, and casseroles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Fresh pumpkin, when seeded and sliced, can be roasted or added to stews, pastas, and casseroles.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Then complement it with a refreshing fattoush salad or one of our comforting homestyle stews, which reflect the heart of our kitchen.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stews
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Wear them with your favorite workout set before an early morning class or with wide-leg sweats and a hoodie while dashing to catch your flight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Styled with crew socks and sweats?—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Slower rotators, the researchers found, are more easily jolted into a wobble by impacts, while faster ones resist those disturbances, according to the statement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The popular Bandai Namco childlike-horror franchise Little Nightmares is back and with more disturbances in tow.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Smaller varieties of butternut squash like Honeypatch don't last as long as classic types and can be stored for one to three months.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Mix bitter lettuce varieties like radicchio and endive with tender greens, add something substantial like lentils or roasted sweet potatoes, and finish with bright pops of pomegranate or dried cranberries.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Oct. 2025
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The six-episode limited series fictionalizes the rise and fall of the sisters Arcángela and Serafina Baladro, who built an empire of brothels and became infamous for being the most ruthless and feared serial killers in the country.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The early empire and its challenges From the beginning, the Baladro sisters establish control over their brothels, which span many cities in Mexico through strict rules and systematic exploitation of the girls who work for them.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Once sugar is dissolved, cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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How could something that boils water ever get dirty?—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though Lessig worries about uncertainty over what’s protected dissuading employees from coming forward.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, Hanage worries that the current messaging around vaccines could ultimately have a negative effect on the most vulnerable.—
Akshay Syal,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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Michaels has increased in-store space for sewing and yarn assortments and is actively expanding its yarn selection by 25% this year to meet customer demand.—
Chad Murphy,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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Upcoming improvements include remodeling of sushi kiosks, digital expansion of both curbside pickup and delivery options, and regional online assortments tailored to members’ preferences.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the new movie starring Denzel Washington, the camera rollicks, the edit clips at warp speed, and the sound mix explodes in Lee's coruscating New York — but the primordial ethical conflict at its heart simmers the same.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Stews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stews. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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