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
Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But the results are admirably smooth, low in acidity, and free of the tannic bitterness that afflicts most quick cold brews.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 29 June 2025
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
The Sunshine State—especially its southern region—has been brewing a condo crisis over the past year, as the coming into effect of a law requiring inspections and reserves for condo buildings has led to significant financial burden for owners.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Verb
Although the space is run by Burial Beer, Visuals offers non-beer options as well, but be sure to try at least one of the brews.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But the results are admirably smooth, low in acidity, and free of the tannic bitterness that afflicts most quick cold brews.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 29 June 2025
Noun
The peach party at Saltwater Brewery will run from 1 to 4 p.m. and feature the brewery’s new peach beer brewed with fruit from the same orchards.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
The Sunshine State—especially its southern region—has been brewing a condo crisis over the past year, as the coming into effect of a law requiring inspections and reserves for condo buildings has led to significant financial burden for owners.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Run adversarial simulations, employ red teams, and commission third-party evaluations that deliberately try to provoke harmful behaviors.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
Verb
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With the July 9 tariff deadline looming, some administration officials, like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have hinted that the president might be willing to move the goal posts to give trade partners more time to come to the table with terms for new deals.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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Zooming in on the image, however, I was struck less by what Allen was up to—innocently snapping photos on the festival grounds—than what loomed behind her: an array of Native American-style tipis, forming a mini village just a stone’s throw away from the main stages.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Noun
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There’s also a writing desk and a bar area, stocked with local beer and spirits, South African wines and my favorite, Kenya’s classic Amarula liquor.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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DeAndre Williams, 22, was charged with first degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon for killing Romell Campbell, 41, at a West Capital Drive liquor store in September 2024.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The statistics seem to suggest that some students and workers are growing dependent on free AI tools—a usage pattern that might become lucrative if AI companies were to begin restricting access or raising prices.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
Verb
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This wasn’t the first time a mayoral candidate approached another to drop out of the race.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The Harley-Davidson Homecoming concerts at Veterans Park July 12 are proceeding as planned after the concerts July 11 were called off around 6 p.m. due to approaching storms.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to dams and litter, the busy area sees other off-limits behaviors, such as improper parking, alcohol use and graffiti, Chief Park Ranger James Brown said.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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The garden is packed with picnic blankets, tables, people and alcohol.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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However, it doesn’t get fermented for prebiotic benefits.6 Inulin: Inulin, which comes from chicory root, is considered a non-viscous soluble fiber.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Between 2003 and 2008, the wine was fermented in barrels and steel, resulting in a wine that was heavy and rich.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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