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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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as in loomed
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brewed
This latest attempt was a political project, signaling European unity as tensions brewed on the continent’s borders.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
It cannot be eaten, brewed or bought as a supplement.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.
—Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Kratom is a supplement that’s derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, where the leaves have traditionally been chewed or brewed into a tea by the local population.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In a July interview, Bell said sake is brewed like beer, not distilled like spirits, noting the process is more demanding and delicate -- and to make the best sake, top-notch ingredients are required.
—John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
Sake, a drink brewed from rice, water, and koji mold, is not only the national drink of Japan but also a staple of Japanese cooking.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Entry in the competition is limited to beers brewed on the African continent or its associated islands.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Then Schlitz was sold to Pabst in 1999, which in recent years had brewed it at an Anheuser-Busch plant in Texas.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
It cannot be eaten, brewed or bought as a supplement.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.
—Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Kratom is a supplement that’s derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, where the leaves have traditionally been chewed or brewed into a tea by the local population.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In a July interview, Bell said sake is brewed like beer, not distilled like spirits, noting the process is more demanding and delicate -- and to make the best sake, top-notch ingredients are required.
—John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
Sake, a drink brewed from rice, water, and koji mold, is not only the national drink of Japan but also a staple of Japanese cooking.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Entry in the competition is limited to beers brewed on the African continent or its associated islands.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Then Schlitz was sold to Pabst in 1999, which in recent years had brewed it at an Anheuser-Busch plant in Texas.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewed
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If these quasi-mythical creatures provoked unease, at least among outsiders, their cheese did the opposite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Trump’s unprecedented decision to attend an NBA Finals game provoked turmoil for the team and their fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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The question that loomed for days was whether fellow candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt would advance to a runoff election, or if Raman would be able to edge him out for that spot as more votes were counted.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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His shooting prowess has loomed large in these NBA Finals, as Towns’ mere presence on the perimeter has often drawn 7-4 San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyana — the NBA’s unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and premier shot-blocker — out of the paint.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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The accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Alex Call’s nice running catch of Edgar Quero’s foul down the left-field line ended the inning and raised the stakes.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Anthropic has been approached for comment on its refund policy.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The scramble as the deadline approached was more intense than usual this year because of the state’s new congressional districts, which upended the careers of incumbents and opened opportunities for a slew of other hopefuls.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Note that pickles made with a salt brine, like Martha's Sour Pickles, are fermented foods, while those made quickly with vinegar are not.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Vignerons have grown grapes and fermented wine in the High Plains since the mid-1970s, but the region didn't officially get its AVA status until 1993.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
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Shots fired near the Colorado-Wyoming border on Monday triggered a massive response from law enforcement agencies in both states after a Wyoming deputy was injured, sheriff’s officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Multiple buildings collapsed in General Santos City, a major port on the populous island of Mindanao, and the quake also triggered deadly landslides and a 3-foot tsunami that hit neighboring islands’ coasts.—
Rafi Schwartz,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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“Brewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewed. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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