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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Several varieties of noodle and rice dishes feature on the extensive menu, plus soups and savory stews.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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, 4 Sep. 2025
The rats were highly desirable for stews, being as clean and succulent as squirrels.
—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Bacillus cereus is a bacterium associated with food poisoning from rice, stews, and gravy.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Biscuits, pancakes, chicken noodle soup, muffins, stews, pies and cakes.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The high pressure also helps flavors meld quickly so that soups and stews might not follow that standard rule of being better after a night in the fridge.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
With fall on the horizon, comfort meals like soups, stews, and roasts become staples in weeknight dinner rotations, so now is the time to stock up on the proper cookware essentials.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
How To Harvest Dill Seeds Dill seeds can be used to make pickles, spice blends, stews, and more.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Several varieties of noodle and rice dishes feature on the extensive menu, plus soups and savory stews.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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, 4 Sep. 2025
The rats were highly desirable for stews, being as clean and succulent as squirrels.
—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Bacillus cereus is a bacterium associated with food poisoning from rice, stews, and gravy.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Biscuits, pancakes, chicken noodle soup, muffins, stews, pies and cakes.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The high pressure also helps flavors meld quickly so that soups and stews might not follow that standard rule of being better after a night in the fridge.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
With fall on the horizon, comfort meals like soups, stews, and roasts become staples in weeknight dinner rotations, so now is the time to stock up on the proper cookware essentials.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stews
Noun
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Some were already reporting such symptoms as weakness, fatigue, fever, sweats and an unpleasant rash — classic signs of the resurgence of the virus.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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This stereo effect was crucial, allowing interpreters to detect subtle details, from industrial structures to environmental disturbances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Not all philosophers are willing to count these disturbances of an animal’s serene environment or personal space as an invasion of privacy.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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The women in the brothels weren’t allowed Christian burials, and so they'd be buried there, and they were known as the Winchester Geese.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Nov. 2024
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In that case, police accused a man and a woman with operating six brothels around the Bay Area.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2024
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Their eponymous theme sets the tone with a churning brew of twinkling synths and ritualistic percussion, both of which are eventually subsumed into the supernatural (represented by the theremin) before a crash of guitar boils everything together into chaos.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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However, these blemishes are often a skin condition other than acne, such as folliculitis, boils, contact dermatitis, or keratosis pilaris.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What worries health advocates most is how their region, which drew an outsized benefit from Medicaid expansion, is now vulnerable to an outsized hit.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Luke Tilley, chief economist at Wilmington Trust, worries a downside surprise is coming in the jobs data.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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