1
as in to provoke
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
they accused her of deliberately trying to brew dissension within the rank and file
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2
as in to loom
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brew
Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
All the beer will still be brewed in Denver, though Myers said that could change depending on how business is at the new spot.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2025
This brew features a luscious blend of tropical fruit aromas and a smooth mouthfeel, delivering a refreshing experience that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
For example, espresso capsules will brew 1.35 ounces, double espresso capsules brew 2.7 ounces, and coffee capsules brew 8 ounces.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
All the beer will still be brewed in Denver, though Myers said that could change depending on how business is at the new spot.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Noun
Cold brew is a process of extracting flavor over a long time, at low intensity, and so the results differ from hot brew.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2025
This brew features a luscious blend of tropical fruit aromas and a smooth mouthfeel, delivering a refreshing experience that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Doctors gave her Pitocin, a medication used to provoke contractions, and a Foley balloon, which is a catheter-like device that gets the cervix to dilate.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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But if Washington follows a few principles, such improvements will not necessarily provoke Chinese aggression.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Two important elections loom in July: first the Tokyo assembly poll and then that for the upper house of Japan's parliament.—
Robert Ward,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Now in theory Ukraine can use such weapons against a much wider range of military targets—but the question of inventory looms.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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The bag had clothes, a speaker, candles, liquor, baby oil and Astroglide, Kaplan said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The property is complete with a seating area, plunge pool, raised beds, and a greenhouse workout facility.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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As the wide-ranging conversation was approaching its end, Wood seized the opportunity to offer a long-overdue apology to Handler.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2025
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When Arielle was once at a company event with Justin, someone approached her for an introduction to him, and couldn’t contain their excitement.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The post did criticize survey questions about people's internet usage at home and alcohol consumption.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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And unlike some wellness resorts around the world which restrict caloric intake, caffeine and alcohol consumption, this isn’t the case at Miraval.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Dasylirion was used and fermented by Indigenous communities for food and ceremonial purposes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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Natto is a traditional Japanese food made with soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis, a bacterium found in soil and the gastrointestinal tracts of hooved herbivores and marine sponges.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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Teens running social media accounts, promoting school events, or launching small ventures can immediately implement these strategies.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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To take Bregman’s place on the roster, the Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer, who started at third base and batted sixth in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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