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
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In Germany, where beer is practically mother’s milk, a typical supermarket has a wall of shelves filled with no-alcohol brews that are nearly indistinguishable from the alcoholic versions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Separately, Walmart has been brewing up a new strategy internally for its employees.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The Chemex is also great for making tea, cold brew, and Japanese iced coffee.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In Germany, where beer is practically mother’s milk, a typical supermarket has a wall of shelves filled with no-alcohol brews that are nearly indistinguishable from the alcoholic versions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Separately, Walmart has been brewing up a new strategy internally for its employees.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Gallery hoppers will also find design showcases at the Museu del Disseny at Glòries and thought-provoking contemporary exhibitions at MACBA (The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like most of McElwee’s films, including Sherman’s March itself, this one juxtaposes two seemingly unrelated things in surprising and thought-provoking ways.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Officials had warned that thunderstorms loomed near Maricopa, South Mountain Park, Tempe, and Bapchule.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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How retirees can confront looming inflation risks In his book, Bengen provides tables to help prospective retirees roughly gauge their own personal maximum safe withdrawal rate.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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More From Forbes ByChris Perugini Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your grandfather.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Also introduced is the new castmember, Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick), a powerful person in the liquor business.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundy family said information about the object removed from Ryan Bundy’s arm could raise more questions in the incident.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane Kiko slowly approaching Hawaii Hurricane Kiko will be closely watched for up to 10 days, AccuWeather Meteorologist Geoff Cornish said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sheen, 60, opens up about his misuse of drugs and alcohol which wreaked havoc on his health and career.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the bar, Jeremiah is drunk and drowning his pain in alcohol.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If left for too long, especially in hot, humid weather, mold and bacteria will grow, and the nectar will ferment.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sourdough Sourdough bread, known for its unique and tangy flavor, is made by fermenting lactic acid bacteria and yeast.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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