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as in provoking
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 looming
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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as in gathering
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Recent Examples of brewing
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Was Charli just being playful or was trouble brewing between the two pop stars?
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
However, trouble began brewing for this couple right away in Mexico when Kalybriah proposed a hypothetical issue and didn't like Edmond's response.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s also trouble brewing for Edmond and Kalybriah.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
New York Times Discontent is brewing in the WNBA.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
As a government shutdown looms, two storms are brewing in the Atlantic.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
But now that his momentum has fallen flat, there’s a potential issue brewing for the Carolina Panthers.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Embrace the definition of hygge by snuggling into a blanket, brewing a hot cup of coffee, and chatting with a friend.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
There are two debates brewing about redistricting.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Was Charli just being playful or was trouble brewing between the two pop stars?
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
However, trouble began brewing for this couple right away in Mexico when Kalybriah proposed a hypothetical issue and didn't like Edmond's response.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s also trouble brewing for Edmond and Kalybriah.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
New York Times Discontent is brewing in the WNBA.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
As a government shutdown looms, two storms are brewing in the Atlantic.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
But now that his momentum has fallen flat, there’s a potential issue brewing for the Carolina Panthers.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Embrace the definition of hygge by snuggling into a blanket, brewing a hot cup of coffee, and chatting with a friend.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing
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Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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There was the invasion, the election deniers, and a leader provoking his audience to do something.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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In emails to Daugaard — and, in at least one case, internally — city officials cited uncertainty created by a looming budget deficit as one of the main reasons for the new marching orders.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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The health care sector is a bright spot in the economy this year, driving nearly half of the nation’s employment gains, but economists and experts say immigration crackdowns and looming Medicaid cuts pose a threat to future job growth.—
Phillip Reese,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit will provide scholarships and supportive services for families raising children with autism.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Station keeping The Expedition 73 crewmates also took part in activities to maintain the space station's systems and prepare for future research.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While mining activities are currently limited, the country’s substantial reserves present potential for future development.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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These are made by using chemicals to break down soybeans and wheat instead of fermenting them.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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The week before American Prohibition ended in 1933, Brown-Forman started mashing and fermenting grain.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the coming decade will bring life-saving drugs to protect and improve our brain health.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The smoothness of recent CBA negotiations should ensure there’s more money coming into the market in the coming years, too.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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The government has challenged the ruling, triggering a lengthy appeals process — highly unusual in immigration cases that don’t involve serious crimes.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The game’s loot box mechanics — while not exclusive to EA — also led to backlash from gamers, triggering European regulators to investigate whether the feature constituted gambling.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Brewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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