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
R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
Thus, the pumpkin pecan cold brew, which is silky smooth with a lovely pinch of salt, goes by the name Christopher Robin.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
Nexstar and Sinclair undoubtedly saw the Kimmel flap — which began brewing on social media on Tuesday following the remarks in Kimmel’s Monday night monologue — as a moment to exercise some influence.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
See berries are on sale and my favorite cold brew with a purchase of creamer.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
Thus, the pumpkin pecan cold brew, which is silky smooth with a lovely pinch of salt, goes by the name Christopher Robin.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Tooth Decay and Regrets In Grayling, questions about fluoridation were brewing for at least a year before the town changed course.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
Nexstar and Sinclair undoubtedly saw the Kimmel flap — which began brewing on social media on Tuesday following the remarks in Kimmel’s Monday night monologue — as a moment to exercise some influence.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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One student told detectives that Clarke provoked the situation by making disparaging remarks at him.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The rapper’s willingness to provoke, which often came bundled in a conversation about mental health, catapulted him to the top of pop culture and later, knocked him off the apex.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Through the darkness and swirling mist, ghostly figures emerge from the looming ship.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meeting in secret during COVID lockdowns, the couple faces criminalization, police raids, and the looming threat of being sent to the front line.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jenny Vergara, a spokeswoman for the company, told The Star Clementine’s is still navigating the approval process of liquor laws in Kansas but hopes to offer its boozy flavors soon.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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This isn't Heughan's first entry into the world of liquor, however.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As he was driven away, Matthews raised a thumbs-up to the crowd, drawing an ovation from USC fans and a huddle of his Spartans teammates, who circled together in support before returning to the sideline.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Rock for First Responders benefit concert; another year of showing their support for the event, which raises money for essential equipment and mental health programs for Santa Barbara’s first responders.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Sep. 2025
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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In this case, an officer will approach the flyer at the security checkpoint and manually verify their identity.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In April, Officer Stephen Brown was charged with a DWI and is accused of driving while more than double the legal alcohol limit in York County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Nor was the jury sufficiently moved by accounts of his birth mother’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy, his small brain or other factors.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Other mammals, including elephants and tree shrews, and some birds, such as Cedar Waxwings and hummingbirds, eat fermented fruit and nectar, which contain ethanol.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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The nongreasy, fast-absorbing serum supports the scalp with five different types of peptides and repairs hair follicles with protein-rich bioactive keratin ferment and fermented rice powder.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Scottish actor, best known for his role as the dashing Jamie Fraser on Starz’s Outlander, showcases his love of storytelling and entertaining with drinks that balance heritage and modern tastes in his new spirits guide The Cocktail Diaries.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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