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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
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Cooked amaranth has a slightly earthy, porridge-like texture that works well as a breakfast bowl with fruit and honey, as a rice substitute under curries and stews, or as a stuffing for roasted squash.
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Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
Legumes — lentils, chickpeas, fava beans and white beans — anchor some of the easiest high-fiber Mediterranean diet recipes and work in everything from soups and stews to salads and grain bowls.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Makki, 47, who cooks Lebanese dishes like couscous stews and traditional kibbeh balls in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights, immigrated to Michigan in 1990.
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CBS News,
4 June 2026
Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Firm tofu is great for stir-fries, scrambles, salads, grain bowls, and stews.
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Christina Manian,
Health,
28 May 2026
Try adding chickpeas to salads, lentils to stews, or kidney beans to meat sauce with pasta, Susie recommends.
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Sarah Klein,
Time,
28 May 2026
Frozen and thawed tomato slices and scraps are best used for cooked applications like sauces, soups, or stews.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tom Nagorski,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Add beans to soups, stews, and salads for a boost of satiating nutrients, says Howard.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Cooked amaranth has a slightly earthy, porridge-like texture that works well as a breakfast bowl with fruit and honey, as a rice substitute under curries and stews, or as a stuffing for roasted squash.
—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
Legumes — lentils, chickpeas, fava beans and white beans — anchor some of the easiest high-fiber Mediterranean diet recipes and work in everything from soups and stews to salads and grain bowls.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Makki, 47, who cooks Lebanese dishes like couscous stews and traditional kibbeh balls in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights, immigrated to Michigan in 1990.
—
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Firm tofu is great for stir-fries, scrambles, salads, grain bowls, and stews.
—
Christina Manian,
Health,
28 May 2026
Try adding chickpeas to salads, lentils to stews, or kidney beans to meat sauce with pasta, Susie recommends.
—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
28 May 2026
Frozen and thawed tomato slices and scraps are best used for cooked applications like sauces, soups, or stews.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Verb
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC appears noticeably more clear and less green in the weeks before the Fourth of July as renovation work continues, but controversy still stews.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Tom Nagorski,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stews
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Amazon has so many chic summer matching sets that go beyond cozy slouchy sweats.
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Leggings, sweats, or anything with a stretchy waistline aren't just leisure staples—they're beacons of comfort and emotional support.
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While Earth's storms can last hours or days, these cosmic disturbances can unfold over millions of years and span thousands of light-years.
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Until then, scientists generally associated major space-weather disturbances with periods of intense solar and geomagnetic activity.
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The wines nod to both Rhône and Bordeaux varieties grown across three estate vineyards in the Rocks District and Yakima Valley, with room for quirks such as Picpoul and the Portuguese Tinta Cão that grow almost nowhere else in the country.
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The bakery will offer more than 150 varieties of breads, pastries and desserts.
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.
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Kono’s statement acknowledging military coercion of women into front-line brothels paved the way for broader wartime remorse in 1995 and reshaped Japan’s relations with Asian neighbors.
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Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.
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Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
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That question is exactly what worries the people who keep it alive.
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What worries me most isn’t that AI will become smarter than humans.
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.
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Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.
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“Stews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stews. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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