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
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In Germany, where beer is practically mother’s milk, a typical supermarket has a wall of shelves filled with no-alcohol brews that are nearly indistinguishable from the alcoholic versions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Separately, Walmart has been brewing up a new strategy internally for its employees.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The Chemex is also great for making tea, cold brew, and Japanese iced coffee.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In Germany, where beer is practically mother’s milk, a typical supermarket has a wall of shelves filled with no-alcohol brews that are nearly indistinguishable from the alcoholic versions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Separately, Walmart has been brewing up a new strategy internally for its employees.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their works laid the foundation for a genre that continues to evolve, provoke, and inspire.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With elections looming next year, the prime minister cannot afford a public break with the president.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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Or dispel the looming question of whether the loss to the Eagles marked the abrupt end of an era of dominance or was merely a bad day to have a bad day.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering and leaving a liquor store with two women.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Storms approaching the region start to reach cooler waters that aren't warm enough to fuel a hurricane and tradewinds in the region can topple a storm's cloud structure.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Goldenberg approached his side job with caution.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sheen, 60, opens up about his misuse of drugs and alcohol which wreaked havoc on his health and career.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the bar, Jeremiah is drunk and drowning his pain in alcohol.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One study of adults in France found that full-fat dairy consumption was not associated with heart-disease or stroke risk, and that fermented full-fat cheese and yogurt actually led to a reduced risk of stroke.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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That roster includes dishes like foie gras truffle with charred onion jam and a house croissant; a wild boar belly and antelope with pistachio, fermented harissa, and yogurt; and an Asian pear sorbet with aloe sabayon and ginger tapioca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The category is projected to be worth roughly $8–10 billion USD in 2025, with a steady 5% annual growth rate through 2033, driven by rising demand in Asia and a global appetite for premium spirits, according to Data Insights Market.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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