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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
Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Their Irving restaurant specializes in Dominican food, including empanadas and stews.
—Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
But while the Giants stew over their next quarterback amid a terrible campaign, Jones perhaps has found new life in Minnesota.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Even eaten out of a plastic to-go container, there was a polished balance in a simple tofu stew, a nice mix of sweet, spicy and aromatic.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Their Irving restaurant specializes in Dominican food, including empanadas and stews.
—Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
While Paul’s off having a particularly frustrating day, Lydia’s at home stewing in her grief.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
But while the Giants stew over their next quarterback amid a terrible campaign, Jones perhaps has found new life in Minnesota.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
Noun
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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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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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For more than 20 years scientists at California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have occasionally encountered this five-inch translucent creature with a bizarre medley of traits.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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The 50-year-old was in New York on January 16 to sing a medley of songs at the Club World Cup’s launch event for its trophy tour.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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And then the scene in the brothel with the piano, that was the first instance of being alone with László and having a more intimate moment with him.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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That October, Lamar was rushed to the hospital after his years-long battle with drug addiction came to a head when he was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) said all Trinity Bay Conservation District customers in this community should boil their water.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Place parchment lid directly on top of vegetables and liquid, and simmer — don’t boil — stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, until potatoes are very tender.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some fans worried about the legality of all this, and if something like Beyond was destined to be struck down by a copyright claim.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2025
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The restaurant reopened after a brief closure, but its owners worry for its future.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Its totally transparent formula acts as a barrier between my brows and any moisture that comes in their way, including sweat and rain.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2025
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The blend of rayon (from bamboo), merino wool, and nylon makes the fabric feel ridiculously soft and comfortable, and dry quickly from sweat.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
25 Jan. 2025
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Ubisoft’s assassins lurk in the shadows and try to kill without commotion while ninjas in popular culture have the same MO.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Protests erupted during the hearing, starting with a woman in military camo whose words were inaudible amid the commotion.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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