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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
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
There are Oscar-contending films to stream, rich stews to simmer, and, fortunately, comfy clothes to wear—without sacrificing chic.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
The idea: Shifting your focus to your body and away from your mind can prevent you from spiraling or stewing.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Even though Spanish was spoken in what’s now the U.S. decades before Jamestown, Americans have long thought of Latinos as a people apart who would poison the proverbial melting pot the more their spice dominated the stew.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
There are Oscar-contending films to stream, rich stews to simmer, and, fortunately, comfy clothes to wear—without sacrificing chic.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
There is nothing this pot can’t do—braising, baking, stewing, frying.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
The idea: Shifting your focus to your body and away from your mind can prevent you from spiraling or stewing.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stew
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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 erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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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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The restaurant’s veggie penne pasta ($17) comes with a medley of vegetables with a roasted tomato-coconut sauce.Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Underwood is set to perform just before the ball drops, ringing in the new year with a medley of her greatest hits.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Sai, in her gorgeous new confessional look that is like a brothel couch come to life, says that Erin failed her own test.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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The boom also brought the usual social accompaniments —gambling houses, brothels and frequent killings in the oilfields.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Oct. 2024
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Pro tip: Avoid boiling to preserve the alcohol content and flavor.Jillian Dara, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Bring mixture to boiling, over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the gelatin.Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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The glorious few who still worry about the decline of Palm Beach society speculated wildly that Trump was planning to legalize gambling and build a casino, or — the truly frightening possibility — subdivide his acreage and sell houses.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tech sell-off Stocks fell on Tuesday as investors worried about economic data and tech names tumbled.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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The work is difficult, with the players’ hair soaked with sweat and matted by their helmets.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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All the blood, sweat, and tears of someone desperately holding on to their fading glory remains, however.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 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
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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