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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
Merve Ceylan, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle them on oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies, mix into muffins or pancake batter, or stir a small amount into soups and stews.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Hearty stews and casseroles are also on the lineup.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This cocotte is large enough for stews but can still handle braising, baking and more.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
They should be added early to simmering stews, soups, sauces, so time and heat can unlock their full potential.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Several varieties of noodle and rice dishes feature on the extensive menu, plus soups and savory stews.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The rats were highly desirable for stews, being as clean and succulent as squirrels.
—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Try grilling it, stir-frying it with vegetables, or adding it to stews.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle them on oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies, mix into muffins or pancake batter, or stir a small amount into soups and stews.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Hearty stews and casseroles are also on the lineup.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This cocotte is large enough for stews but can still handle braising, baking and more.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
They should be added early to simmering stews, soups, sauces, so time and heat can unlock their full potential.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Several varieties of noodle and rice dishes feature on the extensive menu, plus soups and savory stews.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The rats were highly desirable for stews, being as clean and succulent as squirrels.
—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stews
Noun
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When actually on the way to the stadium itself, players dressed informally, sometimes just in team sweats.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tsful Wide-Leg Pants Instead of joggers or sweats, the actress paired her top with matching cropped pants for a more elegant look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Because protons and neutrons are shielded from many environmental disturbances, those transitions may carry the subtle imprint of dark matter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Explore over 10 food vendor varieties and a beer menu from Rhinegeist Brewery.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Sep. 2025
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This lightwear pair at Amazon is on sale for $12—a serious deal considering they’re polarized to ensure UV protection, feature a coating that helps protect against water on rainy days, and have a one-piece nosepad that fits snugly on your face without digging in like some of the metal varieties.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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The six-episode limited series fictionalizes the rise and fall of the sisters Arcángela and Serafina Baladro, who built an empire of brothels and became infamous for being the most ruthless and feared serial killers in the country.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The early empire and its challenges From the beginning, the Baladro sisters establish control over their brothels, which span many cities in Mexico through strict rules and systematic exploitation of the girls who work for them.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once sugar is dissolved, cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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How could something that boils water ever get dirty?—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Huang worries changes to the combination vaccine recommendations could cause confusion and impact vaccination rates, leading to more disease outbreaks, like the measles outbreak that occurred in West Texas.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jetelina worries that the mixed messages, combined with Kennedy’s anti-vaccine signaling, will decrease confidence in vaccines.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the new movie starring Denzel Washington, the camera rollicks, the edit clips at warp speed, and the sound mix explodes in Lee's coruscating New York — but the primordial ethical conflict at its heart simmers the same.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Stews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stews. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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