BREWED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

brewed

verb

past tense of brew

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 Reserva 60 is a bolder take from Estrella Levante, brewed in sunny Murcia, and its win is yet another sign that classic European lager styles are thriving far from their original homes. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Its leaves, which contain two major psychoactive ingredients called mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), can be brewed in teas, smoked or consumed as gel capsules. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Along with fūl, the cafe offers an extensive menu of coffee, espresso drinks and teas, including Jebena, which is brewed with ginger and served in a clay pot. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2026 But for my money, the best American witbier is Allagash White, brewed in Portland, Maine. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 Researchers found microscopic residue inside pottery vessels, shedding light on how people brewed beer-like drinks from millet, rice, wheat and barley more than 3,000 years ago. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 For the first two seasons, the love triangle brewed between Jackie, Cole and Alex. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 The compounds are produced from leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, which are crushed before being smoked, brewed with tea or placed into gel capsules. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Pogačar, unable to get back to sleep, listened to Eminem and brewed himself a coffee. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

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The comment at a rally last Sunday titillated, provoked and enraged different audiences simultaneously, all but guaranteeing saturation news coverage and even more attention.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
The incidents had provoked international scrutiny of the country’s assault on Gaza.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of provoked

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That sentiment illustrates a central tension raised by many of the actors who shared their stories with CNN.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Rights groups have raised concerns about the treatment of migrants and asylum seekers in Tunisia since the EU agreement, including reports of collective expulsions, racial violence, arbitrary detention and abuses against Black migrants.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

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Despite the show’s success and, as a result, its host’s cultural ubiquity, Povich says he was never approached about taking over one of the late-night shows.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Lee first approached Thomas to found Quality Control and, within a month, signed Migos, one of the biggest acts to emerge from the Atlanta region this century.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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At its center is wild soybean extract fermented for a whopping 120 hours, a process that breaks down the ingredient's components and creates a lightweight, nourishing formula that smooths the look of skin texture and keeps excess sebum in check.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
It was fermented and aged in 20 percent new French oak barrels which add a nice touch of oak that does not overpower the delicate fruit flavors.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

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In June, Howat was promoted to managing director following a recent leadership restructure.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Netanyahu is not on record as making that remark, but the slogan reflects a broader narrative promoted by Iranian hardliners, portraying women who do not wear the hijab as, at the very least, disloyal to their country.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of promoted

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That triggered a crunch among many developers and brought on a downturn in the property market that has weighed on the broader economy ever since.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
The boat’s capsize triggered a fleet of emergency vessels to the open waters between the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn shore.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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