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
  • Benefits Premium access to exclusive events, thought-provoking conversations with global leaders and more, all available on-demand.
    Forbes Membership, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Presently, the hotel is featuring Life Between Heartbeats, a thought-provoking photography exhibition by contemporary artist Miguel Milló that runs until November 31, 2024.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of provoking
Verb
  • China has struggled with looming deflationary pressures due to a prolonged real estate downturn and weakening domestic consumer confidence.
    Anniek Bao,Sonia Heng, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Musk’s remarks — as well as the office location — illustrate the looming role OpenAI plays for xAI.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of looming
Adjective
  • Federal officials from the Bureau of Reclamation are expected to release a review of alternatives for future reservoir operations guidelines in December.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • As part of that process, the city is in regular contact with TxDOT about current and future needs and fixes with respect to road design and infrastructure, in particular through the 620 widening project.
    Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of future
Verb
  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company acknowledges its dependence on generating positive cash flows and raising additional capital to meet future obligations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
Adjective
  • In addition, Ukraine is facing new uncertainty as waves of North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia have arrived near Ukraine's border and are preparing to join the fight against Ukrainian troops in coming days.
    DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Financial firms from Citigroup to regional banks including PNC Financial Services will post their earnings in coming days, alongside this week’s blockbuster reports from Netflix and Procter & Gamble , among many others.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of coming
Verb
  • This new role is a perfect fit for Darnell, who is at the forefront of promoting equity in the hospitality industry and providing career development, mentorship, and resources for BIPOC professionals in New Orleans through her consultancy business, Porch & Okra, and her role with MiNO.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The two politicians differ, but the buzz around Harris’ campaign compares to Obama’s 2008 campaign by promoting a positive outlook, Jamal Simmons, a former Harris adviser, told Reuters.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoting
Adjective
  • The Password buddies also talked about Emmy winner Palmer’s new empowering memoir, Master of Me, her tribute to Usher at this year’s BET Awards and her upcoming big screen comedy with SZA, One of Them Days.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
  • There is an expectation that the Giants will use the upcoming draft to find their next franchise quarterback but could also use the savings to sign a veteran.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of upcoming
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