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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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

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. medleys
  6. collages
  7. hurricanes
  8. salads
Noun
  • For this achievement, the team overcame various technical hurdles, including atmospheric disturbances, the rapid movement of the satellite, and maintaining precise laser beam alignment.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Weeds often take advantage of disturbances to invade lawns.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Guests can tour the facility, learn about the whiskey-making process and sample six distinctive varieties of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
    Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • The women in the brothels weren’t allowed Christian burials, and so they'd be buried there, and they were known as the Winchester Geese.
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Both units were converted into brothels.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of brothels
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  • Or, far more likely, spotting not ominous drones but familiar assortments of normal drones and passing airplanes and helicopters—and even planets and stars—that some people have spent too much time watching Fox News to have noticed before.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Value retailers will focus on absorbing costs, streamlining assortments, and preserving affordability to retain price-sensitive customers.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of assortments
Noun
  • More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra In the final act, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to present medleys of songs by some of Saudi Arabia’s musical icons.
    Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of medleys
Noun
  • Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Those span a number of mediums, including collages, sculptures and more paintings.
    Andrea Michelson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of collages
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  • Many of the young people have experienced disruptions to their schooling because of climate impacts like hurricanes and suffer from anxiety because of what is facing them in years to come.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The plaintiffs include Delaney Reynolds, a 25-year-old student who has seen hurricanes damage her home and hotter temperatures alter her bike commute to school.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurricanes
Noun
  • The world is a lot bigger than just kale salads.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Like many of our favorite salads (chicken salad, tuna salad, ham salad), this recipe does not include any lettuce.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of salads
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