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
Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Best brew: Front-of-house manager Sunny Yarborough said customers like the blueberry lavender latte for $6.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
EW.com, 30 July 2025
Meanwhile, 60-year-old Ada Monzón is Puerto Rico’s first female meteorologist and a lifeline to the island’s 3 million residents when Category 4 and 5 hurricanes begin to brew in the Caribbean.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Verb
Why was it added to the brew at all?
Richard Spruce’s encounter with the Guahibo people of the Orinoco Plains in 1854 provided the first clue to solving this mystery.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Best brew: Front-of-house manager Sunny Yarborough said customers like the blueberry lavender latte for $6.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Noun
The launch special teased a war brewing between you and Olivia because of what happened in season 40.
—EW.com, 30 July 2025
Meanwhile, 60-year-old Ada Monzón is Puerto Rico’s first female meteorologist and a lifeline to the island’s 3 million residents when Category 4 and 5 hurricanes begin to brew in the Caribbean.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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As a futurist, my role was to provoke fresh insight and decisive action.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Casey Durkin—Bravo While Jax, surely at the urging of producers, tried to provoke Kristen by questioning her fertility choices, nothing major happened in the premiere.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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China’s exports accelerated before that looming deadline, beating expectations to grow 7.2% in July from a year earlier – a faster pace than June’s 5.8%.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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For years, this 20% deduction on business income was threatened with a looming sunset at the end of 2025.—
David Rae,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bardstown Road residents have a opportunity to make their voice heard about liquor licenses thanks to a new survey launched by Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control to gather community sentiment.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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During the season 1 finale, she can be seen at the debutante ball, walking out of the liquor store in season 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Utility officials opened a dam and released 4 billion gallons of water to raise the river's level.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Mostly sunny skies and building high pressure aloft will gradually raise temperatures and humidity through the next week.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump clapping as Putin approached, with a grin on his face.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Palace are working on possible replacements for Eze, who played the full 90 minutes in last week’s Community Shield match against Liverpool, and have approached Leicester City to explore a potential move for Bilal El Khannouss.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 22-year-old man from Aurora was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:02 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 1200 block of East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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These include factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and alcohol consumption.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, is made by fermenting apple juice, which gives it a unique sweet-tart flavor.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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It is fermented in steel tanks and is balanced, refreshing, and easy-drinking.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On a societal level, bigger cars take up more public space, leaving less room for the livable, likeable city and promote urban sprawl.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Wicked: For Good, which premieres on Nov. 21, the Oscar winner is also busy promoting Ne Zha II.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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