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
Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
The news wasn’t exactly breaking during the shareholder’s meeting as online buzz surrounding the switch up had been brewing for months.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
What to drink: The spiced orange cold brew ($5.75) is tart and refreshing.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Brewhouse One is the company’s space for brewing and serving experimental and small batch brews that are often only served for brewery tours or special events.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
The news wasn’t exactly breaking during the shareholder’s meeting as online buzz surrounding the switch up had been brewing for months.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Related Articles As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew
Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years?
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
What to drink: The spiced orange cold brew ($5.75) is tart and refreshing.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Perhaps no pop song of the 2010s provoked so much debate — even from sympathetic listeners.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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The comments provoked a public spat on X between the tech billionaire and several current and retired astronauts.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, supporters of reform say Social Security's looming financial shortfall means all options should be considered.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The French emperor is a looming figure in Scott’s oeuvre.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs would almost certainly make European wine and other alcoholic beverages cost more for the average American ordering wine from a restaurant or shopping in their local liquor store.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns The share selloffs made by board members and executives totaled about $118 million, but the transactions often came after the individuals exercised stock options, the costs of which totaled about $16 million.—
Olivia Rubin,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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But because solar, wind and hydropower production rates can vary with weather and other factors, nuclear energy is particularly appealing to ever thirsty AI technology companies, raising fears of nuclear waste contamination.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During March 6’s NBA exhibition match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, James approached Smith on the sidelines and confronted him about his comments about Bronny.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Locksley approached the former Bruin with an opportunity to compete for a starting role following the transfers of Billy Edwards (Wisconsin) and MJ Morris (Coastal Carolina).—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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During another work trip, the source alleges, Gatto insisted his employees come back to his room to drink, despite publicly claiming to be sober in interviews (and frequently boasting that he’s never had a sip of alcohol before, per the source).—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rick Rodriguez, 24, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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More antioxidants Unlike black tea, green tea is not fermented and therefore contains natural antioxidants, like catechins, which have an anti-inflammatory effect and support cell health while strengthening the immune system.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu Certain fiber types in isolation, particularly inulin, are also fermented especially rapidly by your gut bugs, which can trigger bloating and gas.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the state legislature, Fine promoted bills on school choice, immigration, combating antisemitism and other issues.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The acid works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, which in turns promotes cell turnover.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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