brews 1 of 2

verb

Definition of brewsnext
present tense third-person singular of brew
1
as in provokes
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 looms
to be about to happen there's trouble brewing in the department

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brews

2 of 2

noun

plural of brew
as in liquors

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brews
  1. looms
  2. liquors
  3. alcohols
  4. raises
  5. promotes
Verb
  • As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An inevitable final question looms.
    Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of looms
Noun
  • Some kinds of liquors may make hangovers more unpleasant.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
  • According to research, dark liquors like bourbon and brandy contain higher levels of congeners, or the chemicals produced during the fermentation process that give an alcohol its distinctive taste, smell and color.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of liquors
Noun
  • Sugar alcohols are naturally found sweeteners derived from plants like fruits and vegetables.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Sugar alcohols are carbohydrates that contain 1/2 to 1/3 of the calories of traditional sugar.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of alcohols
Verb
  • Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raises
Verb
  • The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of promotes
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