as in fried
being under the influence of alcohol
it was clear from the caller's voice that she was fairly stewed
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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 stewed
Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2022
And Pankhania’s favorite recipe is a tomato curry, a comfort dish thrown together in a rush with only stewed tomatoes, garlic and coriander.
—Jess Eng, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2022
Of the several bolani fillings Dunya offers, the most compelling, somehow, is a plain green spread of stewed leeks and scallions.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2022
The restaurant is named in honor of Sosa's aunt and includes family recipes such as chicken guisado, a stewed chicken dish served with olives, Chimayo red chiles, garlic and turmeric rice.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2022
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At the lunch table, between platters of pasta alla Norma, sausage, and stewed greens, Mariangela explains the mission of the Mammas.
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Slim Chickens, a chain started in Arkansas, is also bringing locations to southeast Michigan and Jollibee, known for its fried chicken, opened its first location on busy Hall Road in Clinton Township.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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Cornflake 'Fried' Chicken Not your typical fried chicken, but this recipe is a real crowd-pleaser.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Like, straight-up crazy, drunk wrestled in the middle of...Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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In Jerry Springer, one guest recalls receiving drink tickets and being encouraged to get drunk.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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What's New A number of governments and organizations across the country are hoping to stamp out drunken driving by offering free rides home from New Year's Eve celebrations.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Tory Lanez — born Daystar Peterson — is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion following a drunken dispute in July 2020.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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The fast-acting shampoo should only be left on wet hair for one minute, and it’s designed for weekly use.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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After getting his feet wet selling less-rarefied wares during his days studying at UCLA, Arasheben made the leap to fine jewelry and quickly developed a reputation for creating diamond-centric pieces that upended expectations traditionally set by other jewelers working in a similar strata.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nonetheless, fusion research is rarely a wasted effort, Whyte says.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
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There is no wasted movement, and virtually everything seems to have a purpose.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Drowsy and impaired driving habits were also addressed.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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She was charged with driving while intoxicated as a first offense and driving while impaired.John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Stewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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