as in fried
being under the influence of alcohol
it was clear from the caller's voice that she was fairly stewed
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as in worried
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 stewed
Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2022
And Pankhania’s favorite recipe is a tomato curry, a comfort dish thrown together in a rush with only stewed tomatoes, garlic and coriander.
—Jess Eng, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2022
Of the several bolani fillings Dunya offers, the most compelling, somehow, is a plain green spread of stewed leeks and scallions.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2022
The restaurant is named in honor of Sosa's aunt and includes family recipes such as chicken guisado, a stewed chicken dish served with olives, Chimayo red chiles, garlic and turmeric rice.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2022
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At the lunch table, between platters of pasta alla Norma, sausage, and stewed greens, Mariangela explains the mission of the Mammas.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2022
And Pankhania’s favorite recipe is a tomato curry, a comfort dish thrown together in a rush with only stewed tomatoes, garlic and coriander.
—Jess Eng, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2022
Of the several bolani fillings Dunya offers, the most compelling, somehow, is a plain green spread of stewed leeks and scallions.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2022
The restaurant is named in honor of Sosa's aunt and includes family recipes such as chicken guisado, a stewed chicken dish served with olives, Chimayo red chiles, garlic and turmeric rice.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2022
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The quick-service restaurant chain in North Carolina serves fried chicken and Eastern North Carolina barbecue, with 41 locations statewide.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2025
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Uchiko has its own executive pastry chef, Ariana Quant, who will serve up the popular milk and cereal dish, made up of fried milk, chocolate mousse and toasted milk ice cream.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The couple's adult son claimed that his father was drunk at the time of the argument.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tucker, blackout drunk on Slamm’d, once jumped out of a moving car.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
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The leading causes of those crashes were drunken and distracted driving and speeding.—
Sofia Joucovsky,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Prosecutors accused Ferguson of intentionally killing his wife after losing his temper during a drunken argument.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Guam has a dry season from January to May and a wet season from July to November.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Luke Smith Antonelli stars after a rough day for the rookies The rookies struggled throughout the weekend and Sunday’s conditions were far from ideal, rain leading to the Formula Two race hours before being canceled and leaving the track with wet spots.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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That means fewer unexpected shutdowns and less wasted time, as well as lower repair costs.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, fusion research is rarely a wasted effort, Whyte says.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Dec. 2024
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High exposure can lead to impaired cognitive development in children, as well as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, according to the Environmental Defense Fund and American Cancer Society.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Investigators allege Hill used the woman’s financial resources and credit rating to buy the properties, and that the woman, who is mentally impaired, did not understand what was happening.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Stewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewed. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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