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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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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
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
There are other signs of weakness brewing in parts of Southern California.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
But a battle could be brewing between the traditional bookmakers and the ever-growing prediction markets.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Molson Coors Beverage Company, the brewer behind brands including Coors, Miller, and Blue Moon, traces its origins to 1774, when William Worthington began brewing in Burton upon Trent, England.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Tight contests were brewing in local school board races.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The challenge escalates a political fight that has been brewing since lawmakers passed the measure during the final days of this year's legislative session.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Halcovage has paid special attention to what is brewing in New York.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, another revolution was brewing in Juliette’s (Rebecca Ferguson) original Silo 18 against Holland (Tim Robbins).
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 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
An insurrection, of sorts, is brewing.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
There are other signs of weakness brewing in parts of Southern California.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
But a battle could be brewing between the traditional bookmakers and the ever-growing prediction markets.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Molson Coors Beverage Company, the brewer behind brands including Coors, Miller, and Blue Moon, traces its origins to 1774, when William Worthington began brewing in Burton upon Trent, England.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Tight contests were brewing in local school board races.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The challenge escalates a political fight that has been brewing since lawmakers passed the measure during the final days of this year's legislative session.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Halcovage has paid special attention to what is brewing in New York.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, another revolution was brewing in Juliette’s (Rebecca Ferguson) original Silo 18 against Holland (Tim Robbins).
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing
Adjective
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Taylor Swift attended game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden — her reported future wedding venue.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 June 2026
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Larimer County Conservation Corps Volunteers removed dead trees, invasive species and other fuels that could contribute to future wildfires, applying lessons learned from Larimer County's recovery efforts.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Ciara and Interracial Dating in the Bravosphere The most thought-provoking moment of the episode concerned the online minefield that is interracial dating in the Bravosphere, a network that features predominantly white casts.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Cattelan is known for satirical pieces that challenge popular culture, often provoking debates around conceptual art.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Bitcoin has been hit by fresh volatility this week as SpaceX’s looming initial public offering (IPO) leaves the crypto market on the brink of a massive Elon Musk price shock.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Because voters ultimately approved Measure A, that looming threat now sits closer to $65 million.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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At some point, China will have to start buying more oil again, but the exact timing is unclear in the coming months, De Haan said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Despite the reductions, the budget deficit will persist, and additional cuts were expected in coming years, according to a county budget presentation.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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So, climbing one rung higher and losing to a different team will lead to raising the Cup?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Elon Musk's mega-conglomerate SpaceX made history on Thursday, raising $75 billion in the biggest initial public offering on record.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Often the jokes are tied to an upcoming holiday or event.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Add to that mix SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, which could draw so much demand that investors rushing to raise cash to buy shares could unleash a wave of selling that ripples through the stock market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Kombucha is a probiotic drink made by fermenting tea with probiotics.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 May 2026
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Hyosung has licensed Genomatica’s GENO™ BDO™ technology to process the sugarcane into bio-BDO by fermenting sugars from the plant.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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Nobody should ever resort to violence to resolve conflict, especially someone tasked with promoting peace.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Brewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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