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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Woman wearing long white dress dancing in low light holding bottle of liquor.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The jury did convict Read of operating under the influence of liquor, and she was sentenced to one year of probation.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 June 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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Macfarlane approaches the question by contrasting rivers’ legal rights with those enjoyed by corporations—often quite close to those afforded to persons—which dam, drill, and divert rivers in damaging ways.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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While going through the lineups in media dining prior to the game, Elston approached with words of wisdom.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Officers patrolling the park found the man drinking an open container of alcohol by W. 137th St. and Riverside Drive at about 10:05 p.m. Thursday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The grapes were macerated for four to five days using the must from gravity pressing, then treated to cold clarification and stabilization, with no second fermentation, spending one month in bottle to emerge at 11% alcohol.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Throw it out when the liquid gets wispy (molding) or starts to smell like acetone (fermenting).—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
28 June 2025
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The agave is slow-cooked in stainless steel autoclaves, fermented in copper and stainless-steel tanks, and double-distilled in copper pot stills to ensure preservation of its nuanced character.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Trump promoted tax cuts and border security among the provisions to support in the legislation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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