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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
Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
These soups and stews are packed with seasonal vegetables that are good for your body and good to your taste buds.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
It is often used in soups, salad dressings, stews, pasta, and pizza.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Just in time for the cold winter months, take steaming stews directly from the stove to the table in this pretty pot.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Amazon is stocked with versatile blate sets that work for soups, stews, pastas, and one-dish meals, with prices starting at just $3 per piece.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Also, a through-line of the episode is that one of the stews discovered that someone had packed and brought a cucumber with them, the reason for which remains a mystery.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The best soup tureens are vessels worthy of your favorite soups, chilis, and stews.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s also a two-toned stainless steel stockpot, which is ideal for hearty fall recipes like soup and stews, going for just $30.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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
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
These soups and stews are packed with seasonal vegetables that are good for your body and good to your taste buds.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
It is often used in soups, salad dressings, stews, pasta, and pizza.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Just in time for the cold winter months, take steaming stews directly from the stove to the table in this pretty pot.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Amazon is stocked with versatile blate sets that work for soups, stews, pastas, and one-dish meals, with prices starting at just $3 per piece.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Also, a through-line of the episode is that one of the stews discovered that someone had packed and brought a cucumber with them, the reason for which remains a mystery.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The best soup tureens are vessels worthy of your favorite soups, chilis, and stews.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s also a two-toned stainless steel stockpot, which is ideal for hearty fall recipes like soup and stews, going for just $30.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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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In a time when many were living in their sweats, this hybrid ceremony served as a stylish reminder of life pre-pandemic.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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On the second day of the new year, the Golden Globe–winning actor (who is casually nominated for two different projects this weekend, btw) arrived at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in a perfect travel look that doesn't involve sweats.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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The remaining three calls were related to minor disturbances in 2013, 2014 and 2017.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The country’s strong standing in safety could stem from several factors, including societal structure, strict laws, and cultural focus on harmony, which keep street crime and public disturbances very low.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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From fall-apart tender red lentils to sturdy French green or beluga varieties that hold their shape, there’s a lentil recipe for every mood and meal.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Planting milkweed helps, too, but Alitzer said to stick to native varieties.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Of the girls in that cohort, many were sold to brothels in Asia; others were shipped to pimps in Europe or married off to pedophiles abroad.—
Natalia Paradies,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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The six-episode limited series fictionalizes the rise and fall of the sisters Arcángela and Serafina Baladro, who built an empire of brothels and became infamous for being the most ruthless and feared serial killers in the country.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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Which is another thing that worries him.—
Joel Stein,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Stewart worries that the listings risk running afoul of copyright on product photos, or of agreements with her own suppliers — themselves mostly independent brands — that prohibit reselling products on Amazon.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kroeze added that pleats, trouser styling, and clean washes are finding their way into premium men’s denim assortments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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For consumers, the near-term impact will likely mean tighter assortments on the shelf, fewer niche flavors and package variations, but more emphasis on crowd-pleasing core products.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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 16 Jan. 2026.
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