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
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
One of the most popular ways to use banana peels is to brew old peels in water to make a mild liquid fertilizer or foliar spray.
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Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
That means a baby-bottom-smooth custard and cold-brew-strong coffee flavor.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Verb
There's another controversy brewing, this one over the city's new nearly $4 billion convention center.
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Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
One of the most popular ways to use banana peels is to brew old peels in water to make a mild liquid fertilizer or foliar spray.
—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Noun
Customize your brew with black or green tea, fresh lemon juice and mint, or even a splash of bourbon for a welcome addition to a backyard barbecue or picnic.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
That means a baby-bottom-smooth custard and cold-brew-strong coffee flavor.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Verb
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This ends up being just one of Aemond’s defining moments, which further provokes war.
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Israel has launched frequent campaigns against Hezbollah, most notably in 2006, when a Hezbollah cross-border raid and the capture of two Israeli soldiers provoked an extensive Israeli air and ground operation that lasted more than a month.
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Sarris hopes that the novel illuminates an uncomfortable history of Sonoma County that remains largely invisible, looming beneath the soil of wine country.
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The disparity means looming Social Security benefits cuts in 2032 would more deeply impact women, who already collect less than men each year.
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The investigation is ongoing, and details where and how the liquor was manufactured have not been released.
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On their way to Foxborough for an opening match against Haiti, Scottish fans reportedly bought up all the beer—including Tennent's Lager, a popular beer in Scotland—at local bars and liquor stores.
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Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
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Jake embraced his stepparent role wholeheartedly and helped raise Alex alongside Antonio and Rochelle.
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Now is his chance to test the waters and find out if any suitors will approach him with an offer sheet.
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For a player who already set the bar so high — his 109 catches were a school record — yet fell short of his ultimate goal, how Toney approaches his sophomore year will be worth the watch.
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Despite the teetotaling decision, stacks of beer, including Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, Bud Light and Budweiser sat behind the register as workers informed attendees that alcohol would be sold beginning Thursday.
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This is essentially the Philippines’ lambanog, tuba distilled, with a high alcohol proof and a bite like rustic sugarcane alcohol.
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My personal favorite is A Pizzeri, where Michele, its pizza master, slowly ferments his dough everyday and maintains a large stack of olive branches for firewood.
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In general, fermented foods like natto, pickles, and vegetables are a staple of Japanese dining culture.
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
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As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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