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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Its mild garlic flavor is used the same way as onion chives, sprinkled over salads, potatoes, soups, and stews.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
While tagines and stews share a comforting, one-pot appeal, a tagine delivers deeper flavor, a richer sauce, and tender meat alongside vegetables that hold their shape.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
For his part, Benedict stews in thought.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Added to Soups Flaxseeds make great additions to soups, stews, even chilis.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Participants incorporated the meals — including burgers, fajitas, burritos, stews and stir-fries — into their regular diets.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
These nourishing stews with chicken, beef, shrimp and chickpeas offer something for everyone.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Chock and Bates' top picks from the brand include stews, kibble, and various treats.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 11 Feb. 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
Broccoli stalks are stellar chopped and tossed into stir-fries, soups, or stews.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Its mild garlic flavor is used the same way as onion chives, sprinkled over salads, potatoes, soups, and stews.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
While tagines and stews share a comforting, one-pot appeal, a tagine delivers deeper flavor, a richer sauce, and tender meat alongside vegetables that hold their shape.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
For his part, Benedict stews in thought.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Added to Soups Flaxseeds make great additions to soups, stews, even chilis.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Participants incorporated the meals — including burgers, fajitas, burritos, stews and stir-fries — into their regular diets.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
These nourishing stews with chicken, beef, shrimp and chickpeas offer something for everyone.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Chock and Bates' top picks from the brand include stews, kibble, and various treats.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 11 Feb. 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
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Available in a dozen colors, these oversized sweats boast two deep side pockets to stash your phone and other small valuables, plus an elastic waistband for all-day comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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The aesthetic is clean and Midwest-seasonal, emphasizing neutrals, sweats and denim basics rather than character graphics or rapid trend cycles.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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La Niña is El Niño’s cooler water sibling that can also lead to global weather disturbances.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Detainees struggle to obtain medication and healthcare, lose concerning amounts of weight because of a lack of food, and live in fear of private security guards known to use force to put down disturbances.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The menu is big on fresh fish, and the wine list of more than 500 varieties is great for pairing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 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
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Among the chapters are Minnesota Identity, Red River Oxcarts, Upper Landing Industry, settlements of Germans, Bohemians, Italians and Irish, schools and brothels, Shepherd Road, West End Art and Entertainment and Community Reporter newspaper.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Other seafood boils range from $20 to $50.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Here are some parties, crawfish boils, king cake locations, and more for the holiday.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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But worries about a potentially slowing economy are pulling downward at the same time.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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But what worries me a little bit more is that some of the professionals at embassies and consuls are not being told to come home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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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
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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 14 Mar. 2026.
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