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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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Turmeric is a common ingredient in curries, soups, and stews.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 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
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
Noun
They should be added early to simmering stews, soups, sauces, so time and heat can unlock their full potential.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Turmeric is a common ingredient in curries, soups, and stews.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 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
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
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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There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 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
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The growing number of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) also worries space sustainability experts, who warn about the increasing risk of orbital collisions.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the immigration worries – with threats of arrest, detention, and deportation for workers – are just one way Trump’s policies are holding back construction.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
10 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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