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as in huff
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 stir
a state of noisy, confused activity
the audience went into a stew when the evacuation order was announced
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as in medley
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 brothel
a building in which prostitutes are available
a red-light district full of down and dirty stews
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as in to worry
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 stew
Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
My husband had never had a dosa, which is a crisp crepe, rolled into a giant cone and served with sambar, a lentil stew, and coconut chutney for dipping.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
The nose is fruity and aromatic, showcasing stewed and roasted stone fruits, particularly nectarine and dried apricot, fig jam, and lavender potpourri.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Noun
This dish, like many stews, is even better the next day, reheated.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
My husband had never had a dosa, which is a crisp crepe, rolled into a giant cone and served with sambar, a lentil stew, and coconut chutney for dipping.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Verb
The turning point came in the 85th minute when Wilfried Zaha stepped for a penalty kick and buried it into the back left corner of the goal, sending a rocket of noise through the stadium and waking up a crowd that had been stewing for much of the match.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
The nose is fruity and aromatic, showcasing stewed and roasted stone fruits, particularly nectarine and dried apricot, fig jam, and lavender potpourri.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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As with all games, the results caused a stir, and Nic, Elan, Cierra, Chelley, Huda, and Ace were at the heart of the drama.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The season 36 finale caused quite a stir with fans, but this isn't the first time a core family member bit the dust.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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Hamilton’s Cast Reunion at the Tony Awards Consumption of the Hamilton cast recording exploded following it being highlighted via a medley of songs performed during the 2025 Tony Awards.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Mary’s get their bite from a seedy medley (including sunflower, pumpkin, flax, sesame, and poppy seeds) that imparts an earthy taste and serious body.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 June 2025
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Lucky for Luiz, the Gilpin County mountain town of Central City is ripe for brothel breakthroughs.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
20 June 2025
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Most people think a brothel manager just sits in some seedy basement office counting money in low lighting.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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For snacks, reach for protein-rich options like nuts, cottage cheese, or boiled eggs.1112 Building lean muscle mass can boost your metabolism.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 June 2025
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The limited medical supplies included a potbellied stove, a pail of water for sterilization, sheets torn into strips to be boiled in the pail, anti-tetanus serum and bandages.—
Amy Sohn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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But there’s nothing, only silence, which worries me as much as the scream.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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When Test Track officially opens on July 22, guests will not have to worry about virtual queues.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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These promotions include odds boosts, no sweat bets and more for MLB games, tennis, the WNBA, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Here's how sweat patterns typically change over time—and when those shifts signal something more serious.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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