1
as in to provoke
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 to loom
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brew
Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The freefall in the financial markets indicates there’s a crisis of confidence brewing in the US dollar, said Joe Brusuelas, RSM US chief economist.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Head Down Under for a brew at the world's best coffee shop.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Fink sees trouble brewing as consumer spending weakens, threatening jobs if inflation bites harder.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The freefall in the financial markets indicates there’s a crisis of confidence brewing in the US dollar, said Joe Brusuelas, RSM US chief economist.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Plus, Holman could scurry off to the Mayflower Pub for his nightly brews.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Head Down Under for a brew at the world's best coffee shop.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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These tales were layered, open to interpretation, and meant to provoke reflection and herein lies their enduring power.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments have provoked a strong reaction, including boycotts on U.S. goods and protests.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Relations remain more tense with China, especially as Trump’s tariffs come into effect and the threat of Chinese retaliation looms.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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With Jim Crow, an imperfect church, economic despair, and the Klan looming, the film underlines again and again the essentiality of love—not as an antidote, but as an alternative, an entirely separate mode of experiencing the world.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2025
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Maggi said investigators believe the victim was shot inside the home around 8 a.m., shortly before Godinez allegedly went to the liquor store and fired a gun there.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The resulting footprint is T-shaped, creating numerous pockets of outdoor space just begging to be built out with cushy outdoor seating, raised garden beds, an al fresco dining room, or your very own lanai.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They are based on the 2021 Ferrari 296, a car now approaching the end of its life cycle.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Grant received a singles qualifying wild card to the 2025 Madrid Open, which is still owned by IMG as a deal for its sale to a consortium led by Endeavour chief executive Ari Emanuel approaches.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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For instance, Persona creates a different flow for a person trying to verify their age to order alcohol on a food delivery app versus for someone applying for a loan.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Citrus fruits, spicy foods, acidic foods (like tomatoes), chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and peppermint can all trigger heartburn, so steer clear of those, Bragagnini says.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Grapes are fermented—often with skin, seeds, stems, and all—in large earthenware vessels, known as qvevri, that are buried underground.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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The natural sugars in dry fruits may ferment in the gut, leading to gas and discomfort.—
Faye Remedios,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Sleep and exercise are essential for maintaining energy levels and promoting overall health.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 May 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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