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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
It is brewed from the leaves of a native species a tree that can be found in the forests of South America.
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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
Summer blend gas is more expensive, brewed to keep down higher summertime pollution.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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
Summer blend gas is more expensive, brewed to keep down higher summertime pollution.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewed
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In 2018, Target provoked the ire of New York music lovers by tweaking CBGB’s famous awning to celebrate the opening of a new retail location in Astor Place.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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Focused on fast payouts — with many conducted in around four hours — these models target rural populations in particular, which are increasingly impacted by unexpected weather patterns and natural disasters provoked by climate change.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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What would get silently killed or edited while the threat of antitrust loomed over the deal?—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The recent, sudden closure of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park loomed over the discussions, with board members occasionally referring to it as an example of how plans to save a hospital can go wrong.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Since then, prices for many games have been raised further, sparking widespread outrage.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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To this, the stoic Bednar raised an uncharacteristic (and bruised) eyebrow.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The spokesperson also said the suspect approached the officer without warning, prompting the officer to react.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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From the first shovel in the ground to the final drop of water, Brooke Woods and her family approached the project with a hands-on mindset.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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It can be consumed raw, cooked or fermented.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fiber moves through the digestive tract to the colon, where it gets fermented by gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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United hope one midfielder can also be promoted from the academy.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Kneipp, a 19th century German Catholic priest and early pioneer of naturopathy, promoted nature exposure, water therapy and barefoot walking as exercise and a way to stimulate circulation and support overall health, including immune function.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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That 10th booking of the season for Dunk triggered an automatic two-match ban, which ruled him out of a 2-0 win at Burnley and Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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And last month, a Black Hawk helicopter triggered an anti-collision alarm in a United plane landing in Orange County, California.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Brewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewed. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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