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
Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
The news wasn’t exactly breaking during the shareholder’s meeting as online buzz surrounding the switch up had been brewing for months.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
What to drink: The spiced orange cold brew ($5.75) is tart and refreshing.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Brewhouse One is the company’s space for brewing and serving experimental and small batch brews that are often only served for brewery tours or special events.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025
The news wasn’t exactly breaking during the shareholder’s meeting as online buzz surrounding the switch up had been brewing for months.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Related Articles As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew
Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years?
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
What to drink: The spiced orange cold brew ($5.75) is tart and refreshing.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Perhaps no pop song of the 2010s provoked so much debate — even from sympathetic listeners.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony provoked protests over the Israel-Hamas war.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, supporters of reform say Social Security's looming financial shortfall means all options should be considered.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The French emperor is a looming figure in Scott’s oeuvre.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs would almost certainly make European wine and other alcoholic beverages cost more for the average American ordering wine from a restaurant or shopping in their local liquor store.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns The share selloffs made by board members and executives totaled about $118 million, but the transactions often came after the individuals exercised stock options, the costs of which totaled about $16 million.—
Olivia Rubin,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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While many pandemic-era DTC brands raised millions only to implode soon after, Almada remains entirely self-funded.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Manager David Moyes is approaching two months in post, and supporters are still waiting for clues as to what will follow once Premier League survival is secured.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bay revenue should approach $30 million in 2025 with more lead time and people in place to help the sales cycle.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The losses followed Trump's threat to impose hefty tariffs on European wines and alcohol, further escalating trade tensions.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trump on Thursday threatened a massive tariff — 200% — on wine, champagne and other European alcohol.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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More antioxidants Unlike black tea, green tea is not fermented and therefore contains natural antioxidants, like catechins, which have an anti-inflammatory effect and support cell health while strengthening the immune system.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu Certain fiber types in isolation, particularly inulin, are also fermented especially rapidly by your gut bugs, which can trigger bloating and gas.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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And earlier this month, one of the DOGE representatives who took part in the California trip, Tyler Hassen, was promoted to Interior’s assistant secretary for policy, management and budget, according to an order from Interior Sec.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Federal employees in probationary status ‒ targeted in an initial round of Trump firings ‒ were either recently hired or promoted, usually within the past year.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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