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1
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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as in looming
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brewing
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
For maximum freshness, grind just before brewing, since ground coffee stales more quickly than beans.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
After harvesting, the beans are dried, roasted and ground before brewing.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Art is finally catching up with the long-brewing medical debt crisis.
—Allison Sesso, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
When tensions are brewing between the United States and Iran, the spotlight turns to the Strait of Hormuz.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The dueling anxieties have been brewing for months.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The dueling anxieties have been brewing for months.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
So perhaps the Heat have something brewing there.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But this bet will face its most serious test in the brewing Republican presidential primary.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Lily Collins is bringing a long-brewing project to fruition.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
For maximum freshness, grind just before brewing, since ground coffee stales more quickly than beans.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
After harvesting, the beans are dried, roasted and ground before brewing.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Art is finally catching up with the long-brewing medical debt crisis.
—Allison Sesso, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
When tensions are brewing between the United States and Iran, the spotlight turns to the Strait of Hormuz.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The dueling anxieties have been brewing for months.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The dueling anxieties have been brewing for months.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
So perhaps the Heat have something brewing there.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing
Verb
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For the Mexican government, the battle against the cartels risks provoking violence across the country, as gang members retaliate against the security forces and battle each other.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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The events, hosted at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, bring the community together for thought-provoking talks delivered by experts.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While the Supreme Court’s majority opinion did not explicitly outline a repayment protocol, dissenting Justice Brett Kavanaugh highlighted the looming administrative disaster.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The gift lies in being wholly present in the moment, whether with family, friends, or a commitment, without the shadow of the next board meeting looming.—
Nia Bowers,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The meeting covered future Gaza plans, including the area’s development potential; FIFA pledged millions for a new stadium.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Still, samples online suggest future visitors can expect seafood, meats, and vegetables sourced as locally as possible—with plans for on-site gardens to supply the latter in the works.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That reality means balancing work, wellness and raising her young son, which has become the foundation for her latest collaboration with Fabletics.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The idea is that by doing this little bit of work ahead of time, the coming week will be a little easier, says Courtney Cantrell, PsyD, a licensed psychologist located in south Florida.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Power also plans to run its coal plants significantly more in the coming years, according to its fuel filing.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sourdough Sourdough bread, known for its unique and tangy flavor, is made by fermenting lactic acid bacteria and yeast.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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In Vayots Dzor Highlands, winemakers at Trinity Canyon vineyards are returning to organic practices, fermenting wines in clay amphorae, and embracing styles like amber wines.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The perennial candidate had raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years from prominent right-wing figures while promoting QAnon conspiracy theories but never cracked 25% of the vote.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Policymakers have turned to promoting the consumption of services to boost overall spending, betting that elderly care services, leisure and tourism can help make up for the tepid demand in goods.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The biggest name associated with the film is certainly its producer, the Hindi film star Farhan Akhtar, who will portray Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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The same five composers are nominated at the upcoming Academy Awards (March 1), the first time in 14 years that the two awards shows have shared the exact same nominees.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Brewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewing. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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