BREW Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈbrü

Definition of brew

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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as in to loom

to be about to happen there's trouble brewing in the department

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That’s in no small part because of a strong, brewing El Niño, which typically dampens Atlantic hurricanes with unfavorable wind conditions. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Wash it down with a glass of Red Brick Hoplanta ale, brewed in Atlanta’s Upper Westside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Noun

For at least two decades, thousands of Americans have been going to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil to look for ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew traditionally used in sacred ceremonies in South America. — Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 For a quick morning coffee, hit up the lobby coffee bar for a complimentary brew. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brew

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The same principle applies to debates about religion, economics and virtually any subject capable of provoking strong emotions.

— Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Fortunately, the fake tip didn’t provoke any further actions from the PPD, and was reportedly flagged as spam after being picked up by its safeguards.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of provoke

Verb

Back in the Finals The Atlanta Dream are back in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013, with a seven-game series looming against the Golden State Valkyries.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The Eagles released a statement Thursday about the medical condition of their quarterback in announcing his looming absence.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of loom

Noun

Pham and Salerno, represented by Christopher McCartan, say that Lavery killed Collins by hitting her over the head with a Fireball liquor bottle and stabbing her more than 130 times.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
The trio also operate four Quarterdeck restaurants in South Florida and a pair of classy brown-liquor lounges named Whiskey Neat.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of liquor

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Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers, sparking fires and causing food to spoil.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
People find collaborators over drinks, and someone reluctant to raise a hand in an auditorium might ask a question after a little social lubrication.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of raise

Verb

With the presidential elections approaching next April, political parties are scrambling to position themselves in relation to a protest movement that has shown no sign of abating.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
As seen from Planet 2, Planet 1 will appear to approach on the inside lane, slow down, move to the outside lane and then fall away once again.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of approach

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The bread is made using grain that came from France more than 100 years ago, and Wegmans’ artisans ferment the dough for 48 hours to develop its flavor.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Some research suggests that fermented dairy foods can benefit the gut microbiome (the community of microbes in the gut), which may, in turn, affect sleep quality.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of ferment

Noun

The wines and spirits division maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase in organic sales, while revenues in perfumes and cosmetics were flat in the quarter.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
These competitive spirits must defeat someone else, proving their mastery of the English language in the arena.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirits

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