stews 1 of 2

noun

plural of stew
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
as in brothels
a building in which prostitutes are available a red-light district full of down and dirty stews

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stews

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stew
1
as in boils
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam stew the chicken till tender, and then remove the meat from the bones

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2
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
Noun
Add beans and legumes to soups, salads, and stews. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 June 2026 Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 2 June 2026 Add beans to soups, stews, and salads for a boost of satiating nutrients, says Howard. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026 Freezing is best when using your onions for cooked dishes like soups, stews, sautés, or stir-fries, as the texture will soften after thawing. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Cooked amaranth has a slightly earthy, porridge-like texture that works well as a breakfast bowl with fruit and honey, as a rice substitute under curries and stews, or as a stuffing for roasted squash. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026 Legumes — lentils, chickpeas, fava beans and white beans — anchor some of the easiest high-fiber Mediterranean diet recipes and work in everything from soups and stews to salads and grain bowls. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 The main event here is the Butcher’s Feast, a spread of USDA Prime and American Wagyu Beef, plus toro, cozy stews, and more that fill the table. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Makki, 47, who cooks Lebanese dishes like couscous stews and traditional kibbeh balls in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights, immigrated to Michigan in 1990. — CBS News, 4 June 2026
Verb
They are joined by new crew stews Joe Caron and Jenna Woudberg, deck/stew Mike Durrant, and deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici. — Peter White, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025 Droves of Amazon shoppers are also going after this Crock-Pot lunchbox that makes reheating winter soups and stews a breeze at work, as well as this Lego poinsettia that serves as a fun, interactive gift and transforms into decor once it’s built. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 Now Zelensky arrives less as a supplicant and more like a friend and partner, while Russian President Vladimir Putin stews in the Kremlin, frozen—for the moment—from the diplomatic conversations. — Tom Nagorski, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC appears noticeably more clear and less green in the weeks before the Fourth of July as renovation work continues, but controversy still stews. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Other cast members include sous chef Alesia Harris, who returned from Season 3, stews Jenna Woudberg and Joe Caron, deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici, and deck/stew Mike Durrant. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stews
  1. sweats
  2. disturbances
  3. varieties
  4. brothels
  5. boils
  6. worries
  7. huffs
  8. stirs
Noun
  • But from then on, Nolte was never late and showed up every day in the same outfit — a trench coat, T-shirt, sweats and Nike turf shoes — with a notebook in hand.
    — CJ Moore, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Amazon has so many chic summer matching sets that go beyond cozy slouchy sweats.
    — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of sweats
Noun
  • Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • To prevent future disturbances, the jail is shifting its operational approach.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Arachnids, including spiders (most common varieties) and scorpions.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Because its founders, the Faro family, built a small empire in Sicily from an ornamental plant business that grew into one of the largest Mediterranean plant nurseries in Europe, exporting more than 5,000 varieties to 60 countries.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of varieties
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  • Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Kono’s statement acknowledging military coercion of women into front-line brothels paved the way for broader wartime remorse in 1995 and reshaped Japan’s relations with Asian neighbors.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of brothels
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  • Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Definition of boils
Verb
  • As neighborhoods have grown closer, Gordon worries not only about the animals’ safety, but also about the rescue’s long-term stability.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Humans Still Need To Connect The Dots One thing that worries me is how quickly people assume AI understands consequences.
    — David Van Ronk, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of worries
Noun
  • David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
Definition of huffs
Noun
  • Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of stirs

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