stews 1 of 2

noun

Definition of stewsnext
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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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

2 of 2

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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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 Synonyms for stews
  1. disturbances
  2. varieties
  3. brothels
  4. assortments
  5. collages
  6. hurricanes
  7. salads
  8. noises
Noun
  • The problem, then, is that generative AI knows how to write discourses perfectly without generating disturbances.
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Can a synthetic interviewee say the absurd is a very valuable element in generating disturbances in discourse?
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Our favorite varieties are ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ and ‘October Skies’.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The track record on polling is more challenging as different pollsters asking different varieties of the population can often draw higher margins for error.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • Both units were converted into brothels.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
  • In that case, police accused a man and a woman with operating six brothels around the Bay Area.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of brothels
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  • As well as challenging price, 29% of respondents cited unsatisfying assortments as a reason not to purchase.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • On the retail side, AI is helping to plan assortments and supporting shoppers with conversational and image-led search.
    SJ STAFF, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of assortments
Noun
  • Peres has one of the fair’s best booths, with a duo presentation of paintings and collages by Daniele Toneatti, alongside epoxy resin figurative sculptures by Rebecca Ackroyd.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • As a primer of sorts, Gordon’s game plan included having the youngsters create illustrations and mood boards by making collages, showing them how to create their own style using mood boards.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of collages
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  • Eight hurricanes since 1950 have killed 100 or more people.
    Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Natural disaster responses, particularly fall hurricanes, have historically shaken up presidential races.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of hurricanes
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  • The three-course meals at 1898 typically consist of a set entree and dessert paired with a choice of several soups or salads.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This rocker knife can be used to mince vegetables or chop up your favorite salads in no time.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of salads
Noun
  • The attic emits cooing noises at night.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the semitruck driver heard a series of popping noises coming from the rear of the truck.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of noises
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