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stews

  • present tense form of stew (3rd person singular).

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Social-media creators have documented their own perpetual stews with names like “Stewtheus” and “Soupina.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas, to curries and stews.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The beginnings of mirepoix announce themselves, which immediately steers me toward soups, stews, and bolognese.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

These are small, joyful upgrades that earn their keep quickly — lifting vinaigrettes, sharpening stews, finishing roasted vegetables or fruit with a final, confident note.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Most of the meals Thula managed to put before her children consisted of thin stews made from parsnips, rutabagas, potatoes, and chipped beef.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown