1
as in provoked
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 loomed
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brewed
With the new label, Heersink expects in 2026 to double the 300 barrels Spare Keg brewed this year.
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
The dog-friendly brewery has 16 different beers, brewed on-site, on tap, and its location adds another element of cool to the atmosphere.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Be sure to try the special anniversary pilsner, brewed in collaboration with MadTree Brewing, which is also a great place to drink and dine alone.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Tension brewed and came to a devastating head on June 2, 2023, following an argument between Lorincz and Owens that ended in the latter’s tragic death.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
In the western region, a secession fight has long brewed mainly among English-speaking citizens who claim they are marginalized by the French-speaking majority.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
In fact, two of the deadliest hurricanes in the Atlantic basin’s history developed in October – and the strongest hurricane to ever churn in the ocean also brewed during the tenth month, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Specht may be right, but in his community, some people drive east across the Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge into Grant County strictly for a beer brewed and sold only in Wisconsin.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
The dog-friendly brewery has 16 different beers, brewed on-site, on tap, and its location adds another element of cool to the atmosphere.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Be sure to try the special anniversary pilsner, brewed in collaboration with MadTree Brewing, which is also a great place to drink and dine alone.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Tension brewed and came to a devastating head on June 2, 2023, following an argument between Lorincz and Owens that ended in the latter’s tragic death.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
In the western region, a secession fight has long brewed mainly among English-speaking citizens who claim they are marginalized by the French-speaking majority.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
In fact, two of the deadliest hurricanes in the Atlantic basin’s history developed in October – and the strongest hurricane to ever churn in the ocean also brewed during the tenth month, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Specht may be right, but in his community, some people drive east across the Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge into Grant County strictly for a beer brewed and sold only in Wisconsin.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewed
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However, this year's ad has provoked widespread criticism, with some even calling for a boycott of Sephora.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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These characters are so thin, their storylines so flimsy and their motives so underbaked that there’s no recognizable emotion underlying any of it, and thus no feeling to be provoked by watching it.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Vesia’s status loomed over the series and hung heavy in the Dodgers’ clubhouse.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each of those reached a new deal without a blackout albeit some did so with some frenzied moments as deadlines loomed.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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While much emphasis has been placed on how important the trades are for the work force, adult education programs faced a federal funding freeze, albeit briefly, this summer that raised concerns about the future of vocational schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Citymeals on Wheels welcomes all to Power Lunch because every single dollar raised will provide meals and connections for our older neighbors.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officers stopped the pursuit for safety reasons as the car approached 7th Avenue.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Speaking of rocking, Rogstad really rocked it with the entire Cuvaison lineup of chardonnays, which range from barrel-fermented to those done in concrete barrels.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Other foods high in tyramine include fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut, smoked meats like bacon, salami, and ham, and certain alcoholic beverages.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wash has been promoted to director of programming and original productions at Screambox, Variety has learned.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The negative reviews — some going as far as calling All’s Fair the worst show ever with the worst acting — triggered a new media cycle of stories.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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This triggered a state law requiring the campus to either be closed or for the school board to be replaced with a board of managers.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Brewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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