STEWS Synonyms: 238 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of stew

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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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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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stew

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 stews

Noun

Brentwood’s Perse is pushing beyond kebabs, stews and pilafs, bringing regional Iranian cooking to a city with the largest Persian population outside Iran. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The scent of café de olla mingled with the aromas of tamales, soups and stews as the chatter in the restaurant grew louder. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 Slow cookers can make everything from soups and stews to weeknight dinners, game-day favorites and even meals for a crowd with minimal prep. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 This Dutch oven will come in handy for fall dishes like hearty stews, sourdough loaves, and more. — Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Undamaged tomatoes can often be washed, their stems removed, and frozen solid, then thawed and used in salsas, stews, or marinara later on. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 Soups Diced watermelon rinds can add a satisfying crunch to a variety of soups, stews, or chilis. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026 Fall is all about soups, stews, and stocks—and these clever cubes take the hassle out of storing and reheating all your seasonal favorites. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026 Native to the Mediterranean region, the low-growing herb is commonly used as a wonderful addition to many culinary dishes, including sauces, soups, and stews. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026

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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC appears noticeably more clear and less green in the weeks before the Fourth of July as renovation work continues, but controversy still stews. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Other cast members include sous chef Alesia Harris, who returned from Season 3, stews Jenna Woudberg and Joe Caron, deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici, and deck/stew Mike Durrant. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2026 Droves of Amazon shoppers are also going after this Crock-Pot lunchbox that makes reheating winter soups and stews a breeze at work, as well as this Lego poinsettia that serves as a fun, interactive gift and transforms into decor once it’s built. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 They are joined by new crew stews Joe Caron and Jenna Woudberg, deck/stew Mike Durrant, and deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici. — Peter White, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025 Now Zelensky arrives less as a supplicant and more like a friend and partner, while Russian President Vladimir Putin stews in the Kremlin, frozen—for the moment—from the diplomatic conversations. — Tom Nagorski, Time, 16 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stews

Noun

Pieces made for winter nights in and out complete the lineup, with cozy sweats, including the signature Gap logo hoodie, and a high-neck black dress in the mix.

— Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
The outerwear, pants, shorts, sweats and T-shirts are created from high-end materials but designed to be classic and quiet.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweats

Noun

However, existing machines have only hundreds to thousands of qubits, and environmental disturbances can introduce errors during computation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Sleep disturbances and difficulty concentrating can also affect emotional well-being, and for some women, these symptoms can interfere with everyday activities and quality of life.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturbances

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In addition, butterflies are natural pollinators that provide critical pollination to several varieties of garden plants each spring, according to LoRusso.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Some canned soups come in low-sodium varieties, but check the sodium content on the nutrition label to be sure.

— Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of varieties

Noun

California crime The LAPD busted a secret network of brothels — but hasn’t arrested the owner.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Though Diestel went on to make clear that no one was proposing to turn bedrooms into brothels, introducing sexuality into a sacred context was enough to shake the little world of interconnected townspeople.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

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Making wellness accessible As holistic wellness becomes increasingly mainstream, Warren-Thomas worries that rising costs are making some services inaccessible to the communities they were originally intended to serve.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
China worries The initial jitters came at the start of the week after China's leading memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies, or CXMT, announced plans to roll out a server memory product based on new architecture.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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