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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
Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
The stew of American pop is messy, the result of centuries of creative crossover, willing and forced and sometimes unpredictable.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
Better to put parameters in place – coffees, not lunches, no trips, etc. – than to stew in resentment.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This beef stew comes together thanks to our go-to slow-cooker.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
The stew of American pop is messy, the result of centuries of creative crossover, willing and forced and sometimes unpredictable.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
They are often stewed foods, sometimes steamed or boiled.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
Better to put parameters in place – coffees, not lunches, no trips, etc. – than to stew in resentment.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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The big picture: This isn't the first time the use of AI at graduation has caused a stir on campus.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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This caused a stir since Portnoy endorsed Donald Trump, and Swift was an outspoken supporter of opposing candidate Kamala Harris.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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With Nicole Scherzinger and Patina Miller staring adoringly at him, the Scottish star performed a medley of three songs, including a cheeky rendition of The Ladies Who Lunch—how appropriate, given the venue.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The artists, minus Carpenter, Roan and Khruangbin, performed a medley before the award was given out.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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As a result, the client can often have a false sense of security when visiting the brothel.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ten episodes later, the psychological drama based around the DiMeo crime family in New Jersey takes viewers inside a sprawling mansion that was made over into a brothel for episode 11.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But the performance was also filled with less obvious symbolism and Easter eggs, some of which tied into a video game theme and a few of which may get Drake's blood boiling even further.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Bring to a boil over medium-high; boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced by two-thirds, about 4 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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News outlets whose owners worry about lawsuits or government harassment rein in their investigative teams and their most aggressive reporters.—
STEVEN LEVITSKY,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Economists have warned that a wide-scale trade war could significantly raise prices, and consumers appear to be worried as well.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Given the high-touch nature of weights and dumbbells, they should be cleaned after every use to remove oils, sweat, and dirt.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Common causes of odor in clothing and shoes include sweat, grease, and urine or feces.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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More than 24 hours later, it was stolen, but a commotion soon followed.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Chappell Roan had come up and there was a lot of commotion as there is on these carpets.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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