brewing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of brewingnext
as in gathering

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brewing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of brew
1
as in provoking
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 looming
to be about to happen there's trouble brewing in the department

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing
  1. provoking
  2. looming
  3. future
  4. raising
  5. coming
  6. promoting
  7. upcoming
Verb
  • In the chapel is a thought-provoking installation by Spanish artist Carlos Aires that explores the complex relationship between spirituality and war.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise is a slim but thought-provoking text about loneliness, trauma, and how vulnerable members of society can be betrayed by those who were meant to protect them.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoking
Verb
  • The Thunder built in some contractual escape hatches with Williams and Holmgren's looming extensions in mind.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But forecasters who work within the Forest Service’s avalanche program told Outside that a larger problem may be looming on the horizon.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of looming
Adjective
  • Instead, Modi described the temple as an emblem of India’s present and future greatness—its rising economic might, its growing navy, its moon missions, and, most of all, its immense human energy and potential.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to its immediate benefits, RCS opens the door for future innovations.
    Nick Newsom, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of future
Verb
  • Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.
    Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
Adjective
  • Murder by firearm carries the possibility of the death penalty, though federal prosecutors will determine whether to pursue that path in coming months.
    MARK SCOLFORO, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.
    Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of coming
Verb
  • Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
Adjective
  • Arenado has $52 million left on his contract and the Cardinals are desperately trying to get off as much money as possible while bringing in a few talented prospects to help with their upcoming rebuild.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Their upcoming horror movie is another sharp turn in a filmography that’s pivoted from indie darling to prestige crowd-pleaser to comic-book blockbuster.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of upcoming
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