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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Verb

After you’re done brewing a pot, empty the filter basket or remove the pod. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 The oldest company on the list, brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev, traces its roots back 660 years to the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026

Noun

At these deep-sea mineral formations, a rich chemical brew, warmed by volcanic activity, spills out over the ocean floor. — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves). — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brew

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At the start of the war, many economists and analysts feared that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz would provoke an acute energy crisis and economic downturn, or worse.

— RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
Tom Cruise‘s Digger is being called a very big swing of a dramatic satire that’s provoking very mixed reactions after the film’s first press screenings.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

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This saga will only help people who believe Dykes doesn’t have control over his team, a flexible narrative that looms over most coaches who aren’t undefeated.

— Mac Engel September 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
With fans wondering whether New York Yankees three-time MVP Aaron Judge will be playing in the AL Wild Card series next week as his calf injury looms over the franchise, the man himself isn’t so worried.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of loom

Noun

Didn’t charge us a dime and Wende paid for all the food and liquor.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
In place of a liquor shelf (the establishment sells only beer and cider), there’s a turntable and a library of vinyl—this evening’s up-tempo jazz struggled to compete with the din of a full house.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

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Behind the scenes, former Pentagon officials described a rush to strike the deals that raised concerns about due diligence, which were heightened when a deal with rare earths startup Reelement faltered.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The ban has already raised questions on how the news media and the public will be able to monitor the president’s activities.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of raise

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Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, states with error rates of 6% or higher must start paying a share of their residents’ food assistance in October 2027, a bill that for Florida could approach $1 billion a year.

— Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
The orbiter's science orbit circled Mars on an extreme path, approaching as close as 227 miles (365 kilometers) and extending as far out as 49,710 miles (80,000 km).

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of approach

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Sales for many alcohol brands in the US market have been sluggish as consumers in recent years, particularly younger ones, moderate their drinking or seek out more budget-friendly options.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of alcohol

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The distinctive bases are made to a ratio of 80 percent water to 20 percent flour, and then fermented for two days, resulting in an exceedingly crisp and airy baked crust.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
During the same period, in what would have broken Combs’ sobriety streak, officials reportedly caught Combs with a homemade concoction of fermenting apples, Fanta, and sugar.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

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There was a famous movie in the ’80s called ‘The Entity,’ a horror movie where a woman is visited by spirits and has sex with them.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).

— Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of spirits

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