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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
Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Michelin recommends ordering the Butcher’s Feast ($78 per person), a tasting that includes four different cuts of meat, ban-chan (side dishes), an insanely delicious egg souffle, two stews and vanilla soft serve with soy sauce caramel for dessert.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But quality can decline over time, so older items are best used in dishes like soups or stews.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Those are things like legumes — throwing in a can of beans into soups or stews or salads.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Grilled lamb kebabs and herb stews can shine.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Castro recommends including protein at every meal, especially in warming options such as soups and stews.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Whipping up piping hot soups, stews, and roasts is one of the best ways to warm up on a cold evening.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle them on oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies, mix into muffins or pancake batter, or stir a small amount into soups and stews.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Including hearty soups and stews, comforting baked goods, and steaming drinks, these snow-day recipes are perfect for warming up your home (and your belly) when the world outside is frozen solid.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Michelin recommends ordering the Butcher’s Feast ($78 per person), a tasting that includes four different cuts of meat, ban-chan (side dishes), an insanely delicious egg souffle, two stews and vanilla soft serve with soy sauce caramel for dessert.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But quality can decline over time, so older items are best used in dishes like soups or stews.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Those are things like legumes — throwing in a can of beans into soups or stews or salads.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Grilled lamb kebabs and herb stews can shine.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Castro recommends including protein at every meal, especially in warming options such as soups and stews.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Whipping up piping hot soups, stews, and roasts is one of the best ways to warm up on a cold evening.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle them on oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies, mix into muffins or pancake batter, or stir a small amount into soups and stews.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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This Kirundo lounge set is like an elevated version of baggy sweats.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Night sweats are alarmingly common, affecting up to 41% of the population, and people between the ages of 41 and 55 are the most susceptible.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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Drinking has been found to increase the risk of many cancers, metabolic dysfunction, gut microbiome disturbances and mitochondrial toxins, Hyman said.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, these components proved too vulnerable to the extreme conditions, including intense shock waves and aerodynamic disturbances at low altitudes.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Starbucks Coffee Pods Restock your coffee bar with Starbucks K-Cup Coffee Pods in Pike Place, Sumatra, and French Roast varieties.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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But when portions are the same, calories, fiber, and micronutrients are very similar between different oatmeal varieties.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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As Beatrice gets deeper into her investigation of Andrei, Twila begins investigating why so many women are missing from Moscow’s brothels.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2026
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Its carbon steel boils water quickly, while retaining heat.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that a covered pot boils faster than an uncovered one.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reyes worries the winter storm gripping North Texas will have serious consequences for her finances.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Isabel worries about a golf ball hitting her amid the customers’ wild swings.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ulta Beauty, Target and Walmart are leaning into wellness, each kicking off 2026 with sweeping additions to their respective assortments and, in the case of Ulta, a wellness shop-in-shop redesign.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This is reshaping assortments, replenishment, staffing, and storytelling in real time.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The chicken is perfectly cooked and seasoned by the sticky sweet sauce that simmers over it.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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