stew
verb (used with object)
to cook (food) by simmering or slow boiling.
have stewed
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present perfectof stew.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Scientists have been ramping up their study of wildfire smoke after several years in which population centers in western states have stewed in hazy, polluted air.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2021
Senators have stewed most recently — perhaps more than at any other point in Mr. Trump’s term — over his public disparaging of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a former senator from Alabama.
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2017
“Star Wars” fans who have stewed for nearly two decades about George Lucas’s controversial edits can rest easy — Han Solo really shot first.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2015
But with this "tepid sequel," the director and returning cast members "have stewed too long. Now the whole thing is pruned."
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2015
"We c'n have stewed fruit in it," said Paul.
From Sons and Lovers by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
