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
The main difference lies in how they're brewed.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
There are a dozen or so beers on tap that are brewed on-site.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Kratom has been used in low doses as a stimulant or brewed into tea.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
All summer long a sense of indignation has brewed and bubbled on Tyneside.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The sturdy handle and thicker walls echo the utility these beers were brewed for—robust, satisfying, and meant to be lingered over.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Head in to try a variety of beers, including seasonal and non-alcoholic options, all brewed in-house.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The discussion brewed from residents looking for a little relief from the noise and impacts of consistent construction in their neighborhoods.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Cold brew is typically brewed in cold water for half a day or more, which brings out the rich, sweet flavors of the coffee beans.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
There are a dozen or so beers on tap that are brewed on-site.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Kratom has been used in low doses as a stimulant or brewed into tea.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
All summer long a sense of indignation has brewed and bubbled on Tyneside.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The sturdy handle and thicker walls echo the utility these beers were brewed for—robust, satisfying, and meant to be lingered over.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Head in to try a variety of beers, including seasonal and non-alcoholic options, all brewed in-house.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The discussion brewed from residents looking for a little relief from the noise and impacts of consistent construction in their neighborhoods.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Cold brew is typically brewed in cold water for half a day or more, which brings out the rich, sweet flavors of the coffee beans.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewed
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Michael Roberson, a defense attorney, argued Lawson was provoked by Martin.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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So his recent absence from public view provoked all sorts of speculation – fed by social media algorithms that promoted conspiracy theories and complete nonsense to huge numbers of people.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Officials had warned that thunderstorms loomed near Maricopa, South Mountain Park, Tempe, and Bapchule.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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That's the question that has loomed over the offseason and will continue to hang over the Los Angeles Lakers over the course of the entire season.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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That raised officially reported deaths from such causes to at least 361, including 130 children, the vast majority in recent weeks.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Adding to the pressure, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent cabinet reshuffle has raised concerns that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be sidelined.—
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CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Around that time in 2016, an undercover FBI agent approached Donna Adelson purporting to extort her with information about the contract killing on behalf of Rivera.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Greenberg approached the project from a similar place.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Each agave plant takes at least seven years to mature and is farmed without pesticides or chemicals before being roasted, fermented, and distilled in copper stills.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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When FODMAPs reach the large intestine, they are fermented by bacteria.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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The study is the latest knock on a technology, for years promoted by oil and gas industry, that has often been touted as a climate solution.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Angela Grothaus and Lisa Human have been promoted to partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership and dedication to client service, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fire is assumed to have been triggered by a lightning strike.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pheu Thai's crisis was triggered back in June by Anutin's withdrawal from its alliance, which left the coalition government clinging to power with a razor-thin majority amid protests and plummeting popularity.—
Panarat Thepgumpanat,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Brewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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