STEWS Synonyms: 238 Similar and Opposite Words

stews 1 of 2

noun

plural of stew

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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stews

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stew

as in boils

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam stew the chicken till tender, and then remove the meat from the bones

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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

Noun

From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom. —

Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews. —

Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026 Young leaves are edible while older leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews, and meats, but are removed before serving. —

Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Expect savory moles, guisados (home-style stews), tamales and tlayudas, a pizza-like dish featuring a large crispy tortilla layered with bean paste, chorizo, avocado, green salsa, cheese and other toppings. —

Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 Tun Lahmajo in Burbank takes its name from Armenia’s national flatbread, with a menu that also delves into homestyle roasts and herb stews and a range of terrific khachapuris. —

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 Porcini mushrooms are used in pasta dishes, risottos, sauces, soups, casseroles, and stews. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 Soup Turmeric can be added to a range of savory soups and stews for extra flavor, including lentil, butternut squash, bone broth, or chicken soups. —

Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026 Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 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

Noun

The immediate aftermath of a split tends to be less clear, a hazy maelstrom that can involve medicinal tubs of ice cream, insomnia by way of intrusive thoughts, and an aversion to wearing anything other than sweats.

— Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.

— Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026