stew
verb (used with object)
to cook (food) by simmering or slow boiling.
stewing
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present participleof stew.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I considered basting the tomatoes in butter and stewing them down with miso until soft and glossy.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
France was awarded a spot kick after Mbappé was tripped in the area, but a lengthy video review left him stewing for 3 minutes 11 seconds before he could actually shoot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Authorities allege in their brief that he was stewing over being in the neighborhood of his ex-lover and listening to a French rap song that evoked images of fire in its music video.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
"I wrote it on Monday because I'd been stewing in anger about ICE," Terrell posted on Instagram, adding he was stunned by the reception it received.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
“She thanked him! And she smiled and smiled. After he had gone, she didn’t smile, though. She walked back and forth. And Granny said ‘Stop stewing about that boy and take care of yourself.’”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
