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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
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
His journey includes visiting a Buddhist temple, sharing a chicken stew prepared by her father, and revealing his true feelings after becoming intoxicated.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2025
Julia Ries, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
And realizing what all of this led to, Louise paces the interrogation room, stewing and doubting herself.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This can include mixing it into soups, sauces, chilis and stews, as well as yogurt, smoothies or oatmeal.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
His journey includes visiting a Buddhist temple, sharing a chicken stew prepared by her father, and revealing his true feelings after becoming intoxicated.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2025
Verb
How to create a worry window of your own
The first step, quite simply, is setting aside 10 to 15 minutes every day to stew.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 26 Mar. 2025
And realizing what all of this led to, Louise paces the interrogation room, stewing and doubting herself.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Spacey’s visit to Cannes, which Variety understands could even include a red carpet appearance at the Palais, is likely to cause something of a stir.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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His comments caused such a stir that team owner John Henry flew to meet with Devers in Kansas City, where the team was playing last week.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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But at the foot of the stage, the artists, including Ms. Sherald and Jordan Casteel, sang along with the group’s three-song medley, word for word.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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With strong performances in breaststroke and a solid foundation in freestyle and butterfly, the medley seemed like a better fit at the time, and the change worked.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In 2015, Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel after a drug overdose.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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His sources have identified at least 20 brothels in the area, some of which operate near schools.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The setup can boil water in just two minutes, perfect for hot beverages, soups, or dehydrated meals while camping or exploring natural areas, where access to conveniences may be limited.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Hanging, inevitably, over the weekend’s celebration was the current occupant of the Oval Office, a boiling black cloud compared to the radiant and sunshiny Reagan.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Verb
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These trends are causing 67% of the workforce to worry about the economy’s impact on their current jobs, according to the Workforce Pulse Survey from Remote.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Some experts had been worried that the CDC would make a decision that would’ve ended the federal requirement that insurers cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines for children.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The sheets proved breathable and effectively absorbed sweat in the summer months.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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However, guests can work up a sweat in the bright gym, open 24/7.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?' Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Video footage from that day shows commotion and ICE agents entangled with members of Congress and their staff.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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