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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
Emma Soren, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Daisy decides to have the stews practice making cocktails for the crew before their night out.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Especially one who has spent the past 11 days stewing in the scorching humidity of the Lido.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The theme is lace and leather, so the stews break out masks and whips for decor.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Daisy decides to have the stews practice making cocktails for the crew before their night out.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
Some people stew over a minor bad decision, like an unnecessary impulse purchase.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Especially one who has spent the past 11 days stewing in the scorching humidity of the Lido.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
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Speakers at a Trump rally in New York City last weekend caused a stir when a comedian made inappropriate jokes about Latinos and Puerto Rico.Amie Parnes, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Trump era has even affected some of the dynamics at the high school where Joe teaches; particularly when Trump first ran, students brought Trump banners to school, causing a stir.Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2024
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The band played a medley of midtempo, downbeat, and atmospheric arrangements, with Glasper providing sparse, complimentary vocals and jokingly claiming credit whenever one of the musicians would turn in an impressive solo performance.William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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His chance encounter with the piano led Jones to try a medley of instruments before settling on the trumpet.Kristin McGrath, USA TODAY, 4 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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Sealed off from the rest of the building after someone opened up a brothel, the apparently lesser units were largely excluded from the hubbub these past few years.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 12-13 minutes 3.Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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How To Use Frozen Potatoes Frozen potatoes can be boiled, baked, roasted, fried, or sautéed straight from the freezer.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid, worried about seasickness or simply unsure about the destinations themselves.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Many also worry that U.S. disengagement could lead other countries to backpedal on existing climate pledges or scale back future ambitions.Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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There are zero signs of sweat beading anywhere on his body.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the adorable pictures, Wren wears a matching green sweat set, with animals printed along the shirt and the bottom of his pants.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to footage obtained by TMZ, at least one guard appeared to lose balance amidst the scuffle, reportedly injuring their leg in the commotion.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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All that commotion in response to a threat is, again, what shows up as swelling.Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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