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
Waiting for her were pitchers of sweet tea, which her family brewed using tap water.
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Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The beer, which Dogfish Head initially brewed for February's Survivor 50 Challenge scavenger hunt, will also be on tap starting May 16 at Dogfish Head's Milton, Delaware, brewery.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 May 2026
It is brewed from the leaves of a native species a tree that can be found in the forests of South America.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Ellsworth, 38, originally brewed up the first iterations of what would later become known as Poppi in 2015 by mixing fruit juice, prebiotics, and sparkling water in her kitchen, marketing the drink as a healthier alternative to classic sodas.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The brewery was founded in 1589 in Munich, and since then, Hofbräuhaus beer has been brewed in strict accordance with that law, using only water, barley malt and hops.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
The partnership with Dangerous Man plays a role here; HeadFlyer's products will now be brewed at the Maple Lake site.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The beer, which Dogfish Head initially brewed for February's Survivor 50 Challenge scavenger hunt, will also be on tap starting May 16 at Dogfish Head's Milton, Delaware, brewery.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 May 2026
It is brewed from the leaves of a native species a tree that can be found in the forests of South America.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Ellsworth, 38, originally brewed up the first iterations of what would later become known as Poppi in 2015 by mixing fruit juice, prebiotics, and sparkling water in her kitchen, marketing the drink as a healthier alternative to classic sodas.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The brewery was founded in 1589 in Munich, and since then, Hofbräuhaus beer has been brewed in strict accordance with that law, using only water, barley malt and hops.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
The partnership with Dangerous Man plays a role here; HeadFlyer's products will now be brewed at the Maple Lake site.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewed
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Scott Rudin, who was the subject of allegations of bullying that provoked an industry reckoning on abusive workplace behavior in 2021, is a producer on the revival, which has become one of the unmissable events of the season.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The Declaration’s insurrectionist contention—that people, when unjustly provoked, have the right to dissolve their government—hung heavily in a country that had just witnessed the eleven states of the Confederacy make the same argument.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As the question of tax’s eligibility loomed, the Rays pursued $467 million from Hillsborough’s portion of the tax, the Tampa Bay Times reported in March.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Warren Buffett has loomed large at the company’s annual gatherings, and this will be a key challenge as new CEO Greg Abel takes center stage this year.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Obama raised millions of dollars, produced a raft of advertisements, and took the unusual step of endorsing dozens of candidates for state legislative office.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Last June, Russian banks raised red flags on a potential debt crisis as high interest rates weighed on borrowers’ ability to pay off loans.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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As dawn approached, chicken and waffles were served.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hermès approached the issue with a minimal execution inspired by urban buildings instead of the more-baroque curves often found in this style.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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The system ensures that a tremendous amount of the harvest is acquired so that it can be fermented and then processed in the temple’s stills.—
Geoff Childs,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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Prebiotics are a type of fiber that is not completely digested in the gut, but is fermented there.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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The party had been promoted across social media and drew a large crowd of mostly young adults from around the Oklahoma City area to a picnic pavilion beside the lake.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Jon Brown, a writer on the first season of the adaptation, has been promoted to serve as co-showrunner on Season 2.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The United Nations Development Programme reports that higher energy prices, disrupted food systems, and economic slowdowns triggered by the war could push up to thirty-two million people globally into poverty.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the legislature required most involuntary tows from apartments to be triggered by specific complaints, residents said towing companies are continuing to patrol public housing and low-income apartment complexes and tow cars for minor violations.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Brewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewed. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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