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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 brothel
a building in which prostitutes are available a red-light district full of down and dirty stews

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verb

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as in to boil
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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Recent Examples of stew
Noun
But Eby says for a lot of casual meals like stews or casseroles, there's no need to stress about hitting the exact right line on your measuring cup. Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025 Let cool a few minutes and top with basil, if using, before serving. — adapted from nytimes.com This sweet-and-spicy Korean beef stew is flavorful and comes with a relatively short ingredient list. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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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 See all Example Sentences for stew 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 7 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
  • 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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  • Throw in Morton, who has made amiable viciousness into a trademark of this phase of his career, and Catherine Tate as a Dutch brothel madam with a PhD, and Going Dutch has the sort of ensemble already in place for long-term laughs.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Being raised in his grandmother’s brothel in Peoria.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Pro tip: Avoid boiling to preserve the alcohol content and flavor.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Bring mixture to boiling, over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the gelatin.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Another worried the fire had crept out of the Palisades toward Santa Monica Canyon, endangering his house.
    Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
  • As writers stopped worrying about viewers losing the thread, their shows started resembling ultra-long films.
    Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • Foreman tried to steady himself and go after Ali but stumbled into rapid-fire combinations that spun him around like a drunken ballet dancer — punches with enough impact to throw a spray of his sweat across the ring.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The chemical makeup of ring around the collar is different from stains on the underarms of shirts, which are caused by a combination of sweat and the aluminum found in many deodorant and antiperspirant formulas.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025

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