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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
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Add beans to soups, stews, and salads for a boost of satiating nutrients, says Howard.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
In a kitchen in Paterson, New Jersey, Rosa Carhuallanqui fills dough with chicken stewed in a brick-red sauce of ají panca—a Peruvian chili pepper that gives the dish a slightly smoky, berry-like flavor.
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Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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The Provençal classic transforms eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs into a silky vegetable stew that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Add beans to soups, stews, and salads for a boost of satiating nutrients, says Howard.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Verb
Without the feel-good story of a Cal Ripken to turn things around, NHL owners simply stewed.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
In a kitchen in Paterson, New Jersey, Rosa Carhuallanqui fills dough with chicken stewed in a brick-red sauce of ají panca—a Peruvian chili pepper that gives the dish a slightly smoky, berry-like flavor.
—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
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Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
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Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
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There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
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And for more of a medley, consider three different colorways to line a midcentury-modern lap pool.
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D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
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Days later, she was taken to a brothel to service up to 30 clients per day.
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Though at least one of his movies was a success, John eventually left the industry to work as a greeter for a brothel in Nevada.
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Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.
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If the chart recommends precooking the veggies for grilling, bring a small amount of water to boiling in a saucepan.
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At 53%, most Americans worry AI could cost them or someone in their household a job, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released in June.
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The 2025 outbreak was HPAI, and that’s the strain that continues to worry veterinarians and poultry scientists.
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The combination of heat and high humidity feels insufferable and dangerous because the human body can't cool off as effectively when sweat stays on the skin.
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Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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