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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
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Whip up hearty soups, stews and other recipes this winter with this extra-large slow cooker.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
The turning point came in the 85th minute when Wilfried Zaha stepped for a penalty kick and buried it into the back left corner of the goal, sending a rocket of noise through the stadium and waking up a crowd that had been stewing for much of the match.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Leaky septic tanks and aging sewer pipes also contribute to the stew of summertime pollution.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Whip up hearty soups, stews and other recipes this winter with this extra-large slow cooker.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Verb
They're stewed into a flavorful dish and served over rice.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
The turning point came in the 85th minute when Wilfried Zaha stepped for a penalty kick and buried it into the back left corner of the goal, sending a rocket of noise through the stadium and waking up a crowd that had been stewing for much of the match.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The crane tariffs aren’t the only punitive USTR measures on China causing a stir.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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Late in the fourth quarter, Reese's actions caused a stir.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The stew usually has a tomato-and-barbecue-sauce base and includes a medley of vegetables and potatoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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So, Katz was, and continues to be, ahead of her time, offering a medley of individualized laser services (something that is still somewhat rare in combination) at a price that makes these often astronomical treatments relatively accessible.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Lucky for Luiz, the Gilpin County mountain town of Central City is ripe for brothel breakthroughs.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
20 June 2025
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Most people think a brothel manager just sits in some seedy basement office counting money in low lighting.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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For snacks, reach for protein-rich options like nuts, cottage cheese, or boiled eggs.1112 Building lean muscle mass can boost your metabolism.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 June 2025
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The limited medical supplies included a potbellied stove, a pail of water for sterilization, sheets torn into strips to be boiled in the pail, anti-tetanus serum and bandages.—
Amy Sohn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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When Test Track officially opens on July 22, guests will not have to worry about virtual queues.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Mellinger now worries the department will not be able to meet its five-year goals for key performance indicators, which measure progress on the county’s biggest public health challenges.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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These promotions include odds boosts, no sweat bets and more for MLB games, tennis, the WNBA, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Here's how sweat patterns typically change over time—and when those shifts signal something more serious.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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“Stew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stew. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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