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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
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The thick blue-green leaves have a taste and texture similar to cabbage and are cooked in a variety of ways as side dishes and in soups and stews.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Chefs take inspiration from traditional Alentejo cuisine with delicious, deceptively simple dishes, with standouts including green gazpachos, cozido stews, and baked river trout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Frozen vegetables can quickly be added to soups, stews, and stir-fries.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Childhood memories tied to food For Tedla, stews like Doro Wot are closely associated with her memories of holiday meals growing up.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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, 9 Apr. 2026
Separate white and dark meat into different containers since white meat works better for salads, wraps and sandwiches, while dark meat brings richer flavor to soups and stews.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Freeze it in portions for future soups, risottos and stews.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 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
Simmer natural cheese rinds in broths, sauces, or stews to create depth and umami without overpowering dishes.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The thick blue-green leaves have a taste and texture similar to cabbage and are cooked in a variety of ways as side dishes and in soups and stews.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Chefs take inspiration from traditional Alentejo cuisine with delicious, deceptively simple dishes, with standouts including green gazpachos, cozido stews, and baked river trout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Frozen vegetables can quickly be added to soups, stews, and stir-fries.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Childhood memories tied to food For Tedla, stews like Doro Wot are closely associated with her memories of holiday meals growing up.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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, 9 Apr. 2026
Separate white and dark meat into different containers since white meat works better for salads, wraps and sandwiches, while dark meat brings richer flavor to soups and stews.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Freeze it in portions for future soups, risottos and stews.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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
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The adjustable drawstring shorts have an elastic waistband for comfort, while the rayon fabric helps the set keep its shape and look more polished than terrycloth or sweats.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meteorologists say a large-scale upper-level trough over the Plains is helping drive a series of disturbances that will move east through the day.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But since that ridge shifted from Northern California in early April, the new pattern has invited multiple low-pressure disturbances into the region.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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With over 2,000 varieties, sedge plants provide various color choices.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Napa cabbage is more tender and milder than other cabbage varieties.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pirates and brothels and casinos once set up camp in Fernandina Beach, the island's harbor town, and even Prohibition didn't shut down the town saloon.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the 1830s, for example, thirty-four percent of brothels were within three blocks of a theater.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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As soon as water boils, turn off heat; cover saucepan, and let stand for 12 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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These boils impact the Egyptians and even Pharaoh’s magicians.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With irrigation shrinking and solar replacing crops, longtime farmworker Rosa Ramirez worries about disappearing jobs.—
Jeff St. John,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, Arca worries about safety in the shelter — but not from the war.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Buyers are increasingly hunting for lower price points to round out their assortments.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 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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“Stews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stews. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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